1938 - CGG TOP SHOT - CGG's Sergeant's Mess 'Pepler's Cup' Trophy - Won by Sergeant Matthew Penman

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1938 - CGG TOP SHOT - CGG's Sergeant's Mess 'Pepler's Cup' Trophy - Won by 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 *** 1938 - CGG TOP SHOT - CGG's Sergeant's Mess 'Pepler's Cup' Trophy - Won by Sergeant Matthew Penman manufactured by Birks, and engraved 'CGG Sergeant's Mess; Pepler Cup; Sgt. Matthew Penman; 1938' Specifications: Sterling Silver trophy cup with three crossed rifles mounted on a lacquered black wooden base. Makers Mark: Henry Birks & Sons, Montreal ABOUT THE PEPLER (CHALLENGE) CUP The Pepler Challenge Cup was the top CGG Regimental Shooting Trophy awarded by the Sergeants Mess to CGG’s Top Indoor Rifle Shot from 1930 until 1961. Founded by RSM Percy Ernest Pepler, a CGG RSM from 1926-1929, who was a WWI Veteran of both the 245th and 87th Battalions (CGG), CEF. The Cup was one of three used by The Regiment for shooting and many of the Winners were Top Canadian Shots who also represented Canada at the prestigious Bisley Imperial Shooting Meet in the UK. (Considered the Olympics of Shooting.)

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

June 22, 2026

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

June 22, 2026