Name/Title
1932 - BISLEY - STAGE II - KING's PRIZE FIRST PLACE (TOP SHOT) STERLING SILVER AWARD - A very rare original (UK) National Rifle Association King's Prize Medallion not engraved on the reverse but attributed to CGG Sgt. Matthew Penman after placing 1st in Stage II at the BISLEY NRA Competition in 1932Scope and Content
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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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 II - KING's PRIZE FIRST PLACE (TOP SHOT) STERLING SILVER AWARD - A very rare original (UK) National Rifle Association King's Prize Medallion not engraved on the reverse but attributed to CGG Sgt. Matthew Penman after placing 1st in Stage II at the BISLEY NRA Competition in 1932
NRA King's Prize medal. 2” diameter Sterling Silver (Ag) round medal
Silver, 45mm diameter x 65g
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
Silversmith: Elkington & Co. Ltd
Place: Birmingham
Weight: 48.2
Dimensions: 4.7 cm
Description: A National Rifle Association 1860 Silver trophy medallion, which would have been awarded as a rifle shooting trophy. The obverse has 2 soldiers, the first a British longbow man with dates 1300-1500, the second a rifleman dated 1860, above motto "Sit Perpetuum" - translated "May it last forever". The reverse has a laurel wreath surrounding "The National Rifle Association 1860". The medallion is excellent quality, and in excellent condition, without any engraving. The hallmarks are clear, and include makers mark E&Co for Elkington, who are known for their superb quality.
The National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom is a registered charity with a Royal Charter, whose charitable objectives are to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the Queen’s dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air. The formal purposes of the charity are to promote the efficiency of the armed forces of the Crown, or the police, fire and rescue or ambulance services. The National Shooting Centre at Bisley is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association
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.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
June 20, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 27, 2026
