1973 - CGG Subaltern's Mess 'Senior Subaltern' Chair presented by CGG Lieutenant Herbert John Relton in 1973 on his promotion to Captain.

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

1973 - CGG Subaltern's Mess 'Senior Subaltern' Chair presented by CGG Lieutenant Herbert John Relton in 1973 on his promotion to Captain.

Description

1973 - CGG Subaltern's Mess 'Senior Subaltern' Chair presented by CGG Lieutenant Herbert John Relton in 1973 on his promotion to Captain. ABOUT THE CHAIR: Manufactured by (to be confirmed), this armchair is in the antique French provincial dining chair style, with covered a refinished cushion seat and original cane back, in good original condition & dating to around the 1890-1910 period. The back is adorned with two Grenadier Guards 'Order of the Garter' rank pips fastened to the upper left and right of the chair as a marker of the chair being reserved for the appointed Senior Subaltern of the CGG subbies Mess. ABOUT THE OFFICER: Captain Herbert 'John' Relton, was a member of the CGG ROUTP class of 1972. Known as a very dedicated and hard-working officer, he excelled in garrison and on the parade square. He was appointed CGG Adjutant and commanded No Two Company on Public Duties in Ottawa during 1976 and 1977.

Created By

Abdourahamane, Issa

Create Date

December 27, 2023

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 5, 2025