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1957 - CGG Rifle Association CANADA / USA Match - Post Korean War Era Canadian and US Military shoulder flashes (Badges) belonging to CGG CSM (WO2) Matthew Penman, EMScope and Content
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
*** ARTIFACT ON LOAN TO CGG MUSEUM ***
1957 - Post Korean Era Canadian and US Military shoulder flashes (3 x Badges) traded to CGG CSM (WO2) Matthew Penman, EM during a Canadian/USA Rifle Competition at Mont-Bruno Rifle Ranges in 1957. [SEE ATTACHED NEWSPAPER ARTICLE]
1. 1950's era Curved Canadian Corps of Commissionaires cloth flash / Badge with black backing
2. Post Korean War (1957) - USA Army 42nd Infantry Division (Rainbow) Patch
3. Post Korean (1957) USA Army 107th Regimental Infantry Regimental Combat Team RCT Patch (New York)
These 1950's era and 1960's Canadian cloth shoulder flashes / Badges were part of the collection of artifacts attributed to WWI Veteran and CGG 'Top Shot' CSM Matthew Penman who travelled extensively across Europe and North America competing in Shooting Competitions. Artifacts were probably traded with fellow Rifle Association shooters or competitors after matches.
ABOUT THE CGG ANNUAL CANADIAN / USA RIFLE COMPETITION
The 107th Regimental Combat Team of the New York National Guard retained the trophy they have now won for three consecutive years. The trophy is the "Cock o' the Walk" Trophy, awarded in the annual competition between the American unit and the Canadian Grenadier Guards of Montreal. The highest individual score was recorded by Sergeant Ernie Paget, Canadian Grenadier Guards, with 154 out of a possible 175. American Master Sergeant G. A. M. Tomko placed second with 150, while another Canadian Grenadier Guards marksman, Sergeant Matt Penman, finished third with 149 points.
Visitors Welcomed
The American visitors arrived by air on Saturday and were welcomed by the Commanding Officer of the Canadian Grenadier Guards, Lieutenant-Colonel Ivan P. Phelan, MC.
The Montreal team consisted of:
Major C. H. Boulton
CSM Bert Berger
Lieutenant A. H. McKeage
Sergeant D. Gleeson
Guardsmen G. Fischel
B. A. Shepherd
Sergeant Ernie Paget
Sergeant Matt Penman
The visiting American delegation included:
Captain R. I. R. Harrington
Sergeant C. Greco
Corporal W. J. Brown
Colonel H. Diston (Commanding Officer)
Sergeant G. J. Foley
Lieutenant W. R. Mallner
Captain S. A. Dunne
Lieutenant C. Schlank
Sergeant A. E. Delaney
Corporal V. J. Vella
Summary
This article describes an international rifle shooting competition between the 107th Regimental Combat Team of the New York National Guard and the Canadian Grenadier Guards (Montreal) at Mount St. Bruno.
ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER
CSM (WO2) MATTHEW PENMAN, ED – (1889-1974) - CSM CGG / Sgt. 14th Bn (RMR) CEF
Top Competitive Shooting Achievements
• BISLEY TEAM CANADA MEMBER 1921, 1923, 1930-1935, 1947, 1957 (10 times)
• KING’s PRIZE (BISLEY) CHAMPION 1932
• BISLEY TOP POSSIBLE SCORE 1935
• GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA PRIZE 1920 (Top Canadian Shot)
• CANADIAN DCRA / QUÉBEC RIFLE ASSOCIATION CHAMPION 1930-1938
• CGG RIFLE ASSOCIATION PEPLER CHALLENGE CUP WINNER X 2
• Over 60 additional NRA, DCRA, QPRA, and other 'Top Shot' and 'Champion' awards from 1920-1957
Mathew Penman, born in Dunston, England, immigrated to Canada in 1913 and joined the 1st Regiment Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG). During World War I, he was among the 387 CGG members who volunteered to serve in the 14th Battalion (Royal Montréal Regiment) of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). Rising to the rank of Corporal, he was wounded in 1916 and later transferred to Canadian Division Headquarters, where he served as an Armourer-Sergeant, specializing in the repair of CEF bicycles.
Upon his return to Canada in 1919, Penman was awarded the CEF Class A War Badge #399036 and rejoined CGG. He went on to become a highly successful competitive shooter from 1923-1963, earning the title of Québec Rifle Association Champion for eight consecutive years, from 1930 to 1938. Additionally, he won the prestigious CGG Pepler Challenge Cup twice. CSM Penman retired from active military service in 1958 as a Company Sergeant Major (CSM) but remained deeply involved with the CGG Veterans Association. Tragically, Mathew Penman passed away in 1974 while playing billiards in the CGG Sergeants Mess. His legacy as a dedicated soldier, skilled marksman, and committed veteran lives on in CGGs SGT’s Mess to this day.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
June 26, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
July 2, 2026
