WW2 1939 - 1945 Campaign Star - Named to a 7th Gurkha Rifle Soldier - Recruit

Officially named by the Indian Army on reverse of star:

"77214 RECT. / BAKSUR RAI, / 7 G.R."

RECT stands for 'Recruit' .

At the time of the outbreak of the Second World War, both Battalions were based alongside each other at Shillong in the Indian province of Assam. 2nd Battalion was mobilized for overseas operations in 1941, returning to Iraq to par...  read more

Code: 67703

Sultan of Brunei Gurkha Reserve Unit (GRU) Service Medal (Pingat Pasokan Simpanan Gurkha)

A circular silvered medal with claw and fixed ribbon bar suspension; the face with the head and shoulders portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah facing left within a ring inscribed ‘DYMM SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH’; the reverse with the insignia of the Gurkha Reserve Service Unit centrally within a ring inscribed ‘PASOKAN SIMPANAN GURKHA’ (GRU motto); on original ribbon, mounted on metal clasp for w...  read more

Code: 67696

Gurkha Rifles Officer's Gold Bullion Thread on Dark Green Felt Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, in good overall condition with some traces of glue to the reverse. not sure as to exactly when this was worn.

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Code: 67704

4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Cap / Pagri Badge circa 1920s

Cast and blackened with two original copper loops to the reverse. Circa 34mm high and 35mm wide. In the publication below it is believed that this badge was worn in the 1920s, post 1924. Some spurious white paint to reverse of one kukri tip, but otherwise in good condition with a black painted finish. Scarce.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 4th Prince of Wales's own ...  read more

Code: 67702

WW2 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Other Rank's Cap Badge

A die cast white metal example with two original loops (one reattached or replaced with silver solder). Black painted handles on the Kukris. Circa 47mm high and 43mm wide. Worn from 1943 - 1947.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 4th Prince of Wales's own Gurkha Rifles" Figure 4GR D65 refers (but this one slightly taller).

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Code: 67701

4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Mess Jacket Collar Badge

In unmarked Indian silver, sand cast and with two small silver loops and circa 19mm wide and 17mm high. As worn circa 1924 - 1947 on the Officer's mess jacket. This one possibly made by the Regiment's in-house silver smith (Each battalion of Gurkhas somewhat uniquely in the British Army had its own silversmith).

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 4th Prince of Wales's o...  read more

Code: 67700

WW2 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Slip On Shoulder Title

"4.G.R " in black embroidery on a light khaki drill slip on. The publication below confirms on page 45 that all examples known have no full stop after the "R" as with this one. In worn condition with some staining to the light khaki backing and service wear to embroidered rank pips / stars.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 4th Prince of Wales's own Gurkha Rifles" Figu...  read more

Code: 67698

3GR 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title - 2nd Battalion

An early cast title with two original integral loops to the reverse. Circa 3.9cms wide and 1.7cms tall. In good overall condition. Would have been blackened to front this is now only really obvious from the reverse.

Believed to have been worn from 1900 - 1920s by the 2nd Battalion only (see page 46 of publication below).

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Code: 67200

WW2 Medal Group Major J. B. Taylor, 8th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army with MiD Certificate and Box of Issue

The medals (unnamed as issued) have been court mounted with new ribbons and the War Medal ribbon has a bronze oak leave for Mention in Despatches. The medals came together with an addressed empty box off issue (slip missing) to:

Major J.B. Taylor
Highfield
Trafalgar Street
Healey
Batley
Yorks

And the reverse confirms issued by...  read more

Code: 67687

Republic of India - 1st Gorkha Rifles Post Independence Medal Group

Post Independence, 1970s Medal Group attributed to 5334291 L/Nk U.D. Gurung, 1st Ghurka Rifles, mounted for wear court style.

The medals are (from left to right):
Poorvi Star
Paschimi Star
Sangram
Sainye Seva
UN
Videsh Seva
9 Year Long Service
25th Independence Anniversary

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Code: 67691