1937 - CANADA TOP SHOT - 1st Place C.N.R.A 50-Yards Trophy - A sterling silver Winner's Cup presented by the Canadian National Rifle Association (Dominion of Canada Rifle Association) and engraved: 'C.N.R.A; Shooting; 1st; 1937; 50-yards; Matthew Penman'

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1937 - CANADA TOP SHOT - 1st Place C.N.R.A 50-Yards Trophy - A sterling silver Winner's Cup presented by the Canadian National Rifle Association (Dominion of Canada Rifle Association) and engraved: 'C.N.R.A; Shooting; 1st; 1937; 50-yards; 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 *** 1937 - 1st Place C.N.R.A 50-Yards Trophy - A sterling silver Winner's Cup presented by the Canadian National Rifle Association (Dominion of Canada Rifle Association) and engraved: 'C.N.R.A; Shooting; 1st; 1937; 50-yards; Matthew Penman' Specifications: Sterling Silver trophy cup with mounted on a lacquered black wooden base. Makers Mark: Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal ABOUT THE DOMINION OF CANADA RIFLE ASSOCIATION 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.

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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.

Update Date

June 22, 2026