Two sterling silver fighting cock models make this a truly unique trophy. The bird with the turned head is realistically modelled with detailed feather work, spurs to the legs and bears the London import marks for Berthold Muller, London 1911. The second bird bears the import marks for Berthold Muller, Chester 1901 and also has the original manufacturer's mark of Neresheimer of Hanau, Germany.
Awarded For: Awarded for Grand Champion Bird of Show.
Donated By: Peter Smith OAM was elected to the Council of the RAS of NSW in 1982. He has served on several committees - most notably the Poultry Committee of which he was Chair from 1991 until his retirement in 2006. Well respected, the funds for this trophy were contributed over a two year period by his friends and colleagues, as well as past and present exhibitors within the Poultry Section. Peter Smith began breeding poultry in 1950 and had his first win in 1952. His breeds include Light Sussex, Black and Brown-Red Pekin Bantams and Rosecomb Bantams. Donated by the family, poultry exhibitors and friends of Peter Smith OAM and first presented in 2007.
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| peelridgestud.com | 2013 |
| peelridgestud.com | 2014 |
| Peel Ridge Stud | 2015 |
| Peel Ridge Stud | 2016 |
| Peel Ridge Stud | 2017 |
| Michael Peel | 2018 |
| Lachlan Potts | 2019 |
| No Competition - Show Cancelled | 2020 |
| Fletcher Gleeson | 2021 |
| Peel Ridge Stud | 2022 |
| Dylan Herbert Summerell | 2023 |
| M F Peel & Fletcher Gleeson | 2024 |
| M F Peel & Fletcher Gleeson | 2025 |