Name/Title
1930 - CITY OF OTTAWA TOP SCORE - Gold medal awarded to CGG Sergeant Matthew Penman.Description
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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1930 - CITY OF OTTAWA TOP SCORE - Gold medal awarded to CGG Sergeant Matthew Penman.
Obverse: An ornate gold and enamel medallion featuring the coat of arms of the city of Ottawa over a wreath engraved with 'Won by Sergt. M. Penman Canadian Grenadier Guards'
Reverse: Engraved with 'Won by Sergt. M. Penman Canadian Grenadier Guards Scote 100; 1930'
Maker: 10K mark
In April 1868, a new Ottawa-based rifle association was formed called the Metropolitan Rifle Association covering the city of Ottawa, and the counties of Carleton, Russell and Ottawa (Quebec). This association remained in operation until the First World War. Also in April 1868, meetings were held in Ottawa to organize the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association with the patronage of Lord Monck. This new nation-wide association held its first shoot in Laprairie, close to Montreal in September 1868. Subsequent Dominion-wide competitions were held in Ottawa, first at the Rideau range (now Strathcona Park), and later at the Rockcliffe ranges (roughly where the Aviation Museum is today). From 1921 onwards, the Connaught Ranges has been the site of its competitions.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
June 23, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 30, 2026
