1934 - CANADA TOP SHOT WINNER - Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Miniature Patterson Cup won by CGG Sergeant Matthew Penman

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1934 - CANADA TOP SHOT WINNER - Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Miniature Patterson Cup won by CGG Sergeant Matthew Penman

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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 *** 1934 - Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Miniature Patterson Cup won by CGG Sergeant Matthew Penman - A sterling silver 1st Place Cup presented by the Canadian National Rifle Association (Dominion of Canada Rifle Association) and engraved: '1934; Patterson Miniature; Won by Sergeant M. Penman; Canadian Grenadier Guards' Specifications: Sterling Silver miniature replica trophy of the Patterson cup mounted on a lacquered black wooden base. Makers Mark: Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal ABOUT THE PATTERSON CUP The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA) was founded on April 1, 1868, to bring together various Canadian rifle clubs and promote marksmanship training. It became the governing body for fullbore target rifle disciplines in Canada and has sent national teams to international competitions, including the annual Imperial Meeting at Bisley Camp in the UK since at least 1871. The Patterson Cup was a prestigious prize awarded by the DCRA to the Canadian fullbore rifle champion. It was presented to the winner of the Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championship, which was the national title in the sport. The cup was named after Captain John Patterson, a notable figure in Canadian shooting sports, and was a symbol of excellence in the discipline. The Patterson Cup was distinct from other DCRA prizes such as the Governor General’s Prize or the Grand Aggregate, which were also awarded at the annual meetings. The Patterson Cup specifically denoted the national champion in fullbore rifle shooting, making it one of the most coveted honors in Canadian shooting sports during the DCRA’s long history.

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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June 22, 2026

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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June 22, 2026