1932 - NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (UK) CLUBS SILVER MEDAL - A very rare original (UK) National Rifle Association Clubs Sterling Silver Medal 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

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

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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 *** 1932 - NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (UK) CLUBS SILVER MEDAL - A very rare original (UK) National Rifle Association Clubs Sterling Silver Medal 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 Clubs Silver Medal. 2” diameter Sterling Silver (Ag) oval medal Obverse: The NRA Archer (1300-1500) and Rifleman (1860) over SIT PERPETUUM in high relief Reverse: not engraved The NRA Clubs Silver Medal was a recognition awarded by the National Rifle Association (NRA) in the United Kingdom to members of affiliated rifle clubs who achieved a high standard of marksmanship in NRA competitions. It was part of a broader system of medals and badges used to honour shooting excellence, alongside the more prestigious Sovereign’s Prize (also known as the Queen’s Prize). The NRA, founded in 1859, organized annual Imperial Meetings at locations such as Wimbledon Common and later Bisley Camp. These events featured multiple prize matches, including the Sovereign’s Prize, the Elcho Shield, and other competitive rifle events Wikipedia. The Silver Medal was one of several awards given to club members who performed well in these matches, often in the short range portion of the competition. CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD Performance standard: The Silver Medal was typically awarded for winning the short-range stage of a match, regardless of the final stage result

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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June 23, 2026

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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June 27, 2026