Nepal (Gurkha) Woven Green on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Theatre made, stitched onto a card stiffener and with a plasticised red backing with the word "Mata" written on reverse (presumably the name of the owner). In very good condition. Not sure who would have worn this but it came with a large Gurkha collection. Any information weclome.

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Code: 67730

10G - 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As worn by all ranks from 1925 - 1951. In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. This looks of superior quality so perhaps an officer issue. Circa 12mm tall and 27mm wide. This particular size configuration not listed in the museum publication.

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Code: 67759

6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles (6 GR) Slip On Epaulette with Rank Insignia of Lt-Col

In worn condition with glue and green baize to reverse suggesting it has been removed from a display board otherwise in good overall condition and scarce. Queen's crown. As worn from 1969 and theatre made until 1990 when a smarter ordnance issue appeared.

Museum Publication, 6GR F22 refers.

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Code: 67850

6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles (6 GR) Slip On Epaulette with Rank Insignia of a Captain

Attractively woven in what appears to be black satin on jungle green slip-on. In worn condition with glue and green baize to reverse suggesting it has been removed from a display board otherwise in good overall condition and scarce. As worn from 1969 and theatre made until 1990 when an ordnance issue appeared.

Museum Publication, 6GR F22 refers.

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Code: 67915

WW2 - 1GR Woven Shoulder Title - 1st Gurkha Rifles

"1.G.R " in black embroidery on light khaki cloth sewn to an olive green backing. The publication below confirms on page 42 that all examples known have no full stop after the "R" as with this one. Worn by all ranks in WW2. Some glue to traces to reverse otherwise in very good worn condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles" F...  read more

Code: 67918

Gurkha ASC (Army Service Corps) Pair of cast brass metal shoulder titles, circa 1958-65

A good match, theatre cast with two on original loops to the reverse (some bending).

Formed 1st July 1958 in Singapore; re-designated Gurkha Transport Regiment November 1965.

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Code: 67944

Gurkha ASC (Army Service Corps) Cast White Metal Cap Badge, circa 1958-65

An early white metal nicely theatre cast example, with two original loops to the reverse. Possibly made in Singapore.

Formed 1st July 1958 in Singapore; re-designated Gurkha Transport Regiment November 1965.

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Code: 67945

Queens Own Gurkha Signals Matched Pair of Blackened Shoulder Titles

A matched pair of blackened metal (not anodised) shoulder titles with brass backing plates and cotter pins. In unissued condition.

Worn by personnel of the four Queens Gurkha Signal Squadrons namely HQ Squadron, 246, 248 and 250 Gurkha Signal Squadrons.

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Code: 67946

WW1 9th Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce early pattern as worn by all ranks from circa 1903 - 1920. Some bending from service wear otherwise in good condition for age and hard to find. Circa 28mm wide and 17mm tall.

Museum publication "Insignia of the 9th Gurkha Rifles" 9GR F5 refers.

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Code: 67963

Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on lincoln green felt circular disk, circa 4.5cms in diameter, with a black hessian backing (seom glue to reverse of this). In very good condition with some age to it. Came with a large Gurkha Rifles collection.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties...  read more

Code: 67983