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.
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45.00 GBP
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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25.00 GBP
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).
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35.00 GBP
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.
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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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WW1 Allied Victory Medal, British Issue - 1st Battalion / 10th Gurkha Rifles - Rai
Medal looks to have been skimmed and renamed, but what remains looks original impressed lettering but heavily polished including the regimental number has been polished away, looks like 5888 but cannot be certain. The rest is legible and is "....RFMN. Garbuit Rai, 1/10 G.R." Short length of original ribbon in as found condition. A very poor example numismatically but a scarce medal name to a... read more
WW2 War Medal 1939-1945 - Named to 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles - Rai
Indian Army issue, offically impressed on rim, as follows:
"108514 Rfn. Ramchandraman Rai, 10. G.R."
Some heavy marks around end of first name on rim, possibly a correction, otherwise in GVF condition.
Attractive name plate to accompany the medal.
Please note I will only post medals to a UK address.
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Indian Army WW2 Campaign Medals - 1st Battalion / 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force)
A scarce & desirable 'Gurkha Middle East' medal group of 4, 3 of which are attributed to Corporal NK (Naik) Narbahadur Gurung. The medals are:
- The 1939-45 Star (unnamed as issued)
- The Africa Star (named to reverse:4049. Nk. Narbahadur Gurung, 1/5th R.G.R.)
- The Italy Star (named to reverse:4049. Nk. Narbahadur Gurung, 1/5th R.G.R.)
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Indian Army WW2 Campaign Medals - 11th Gorkha Rifles!
A scarce & desirable 'Gurkha Far East' medal group of 4: Rifleman Manbahadur Gurung, 11th Gorkha Rifles including a 11th Gorkha Rifles White Metal chromed cast cap badge with two original loops and cotter pin. The medals are:
- The 1939-45 Star (named to reverse: 9400121. Rfn. Manbahadur Gurung, 11 G.R.)
- The Burma Star (named to reverse: 9400121. Rfn. Manbahadur Gurung, 11 G.R.... read more
10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles White Metal Kilmarnock & Felt Hat Cap Badge
In very good condition, with original slider. This was the pattern authorised for wear from 1955 - 1994. Nicely voided especially around the Princess Mary cypher.
The Gurkha Museum's publication "Insignia of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles" Figure 10GR D20B refers (but with better voids on this one).
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10.00 GBP