1932 - BISLEY - STAGE I FIRST PLACE (TOP SHOT) BRONZE AWARD - A very rare original (UK) National Rifle Association King's Prize Medallion engraved on the reverse with King's Prize 1st Stage 1932

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1932 - BISLEY - STAGE I FIRST PLACE (TOP SHOT) BRONZE AWARD - A very rare original (UK) National Rifle Association King's Prize Medallion engraved on the reverse with "King's Prize 1st Stage 1932"

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For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** ARTIFACT ON LOAN TO CGG MUSEUM *** ABOUT BISLEY / NRA IMPERIAL MEETING The Canadian Bisley team was a national selection of top rifle shooters who competed annually at the Bisley Rifle Club in Surrey, England, against other Commonwealth and international teams. Success was measured by placing in the top ranks of the Grand Aggregate (overall competition) and the King’s Prize (individual event). 1932 - BISLEY - STAGE I FIRST PLACE (TOP SHOT) BRONZE AWARD - A very rare original (UK) National Rifle Association King's Prize Medallion engraved on the reverse with "King's Prize 1st Stage 1932" NRA King's Prize medal. 2” diameter bronze round medal BHM# 2682, Eimer# 1542, N# 414990 Bronze • 60.55 g • ⌀ 47.6 mm Obverse: The NRA Archer (1300-1500) and Rifleman (1860) over SIT PERPETUUM in high relief Reverse: Laurel Wreath with The National Rifle Association 1860 in high relief with engraving ABOUT BISLEY / NRA IMPERIAL MEETING The first Imperial Meeting was contested on Wimbledon Common, in south-west London, in 1860 when Queen Victoria fired the first shot and gave a prize of £250 to the best individual marksman. Originally the Meeting was only available to Volunteers (regular and reserve military personnel) using the issued service rifle of the day. Today the National Rifle Association hold the Imperial Meeting as an open competition with the aim to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King’s (or Queen’s) dominions and has grown to include many different disciplines. The largest entry is for Target Rifle, which dominates the final week of the Meeting and culminates with the final of the King’s Prize. The King’s Prize remains the premier award for the Meeting’s top shot, with the £250 prize still given to the winner. Host to the competition is The National Shooting Centre – Bisley, the world-renowned ranges complex covering virtually all forms of shooting from air rifle to 1200 yards full-bore shooting.

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

June 20, 2026

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

June 27, 2026