3GR 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title - 2nd Battalion
An early and unusual die struck title with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.9cms wide and 1.7cms tall. In good overall condition. Believed to have been worn from 1900 - 1920s by the 2nd Battalion only (see page 46 of publication below).
Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles, fig. 3GR F8B refers.
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Queen's Gurkha Signals (QGS) Officer's Silver Plated Shoulder Pouch Cross Belt Plate
A lovely item with all four screw posts and original retaining nuts to reverse, die cast badge in silver plate on a silvered backplate. Circa 105mm tall and 75mm wide. Slight stain to base of crown otherwise in very good condition.
Worn by Officers of the four Queens Gurkha Signal Squadrons namely HQ Squadron, 246, 248 and 250 Gurkha Signal Squadrons.
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2nd 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) small bronze badge
A very small Indian made cast bronze badge with two original reasonably long loops to reverse.. Circa 2cms wide and 1.2cms tall. In very good condition and scarce.
Gurkha Museum "Insignia of the 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles)" p97, ref 2GR N4 refers (but attributes its use as 'unknown').
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6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Silver Plated Shoulder Pouch Cross Belt Badge
A silver plated example die cast silver plated with all four screw posts and original retaining nuts mounted on a silvered back plate. In very good condition. This pattern, with the addition of the crown above the crossed kukris, was worn from 1960 - 1994. Gorgeous.
"Insignia of The 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles Fig 6GR A11 refers.
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Large Pattern Gurkha Officer's Gilt Brass Button - Gaunt
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some loss of detail and polishing to front but not often encountered in this finish. Possibly Great Coat issue.
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2GR 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) Officer's Silvered Matched Pair of Mess Dress Collar Badges - Firmin
An attractive unmarked silver pair of matched collar badges with silvered loops and both maker marked Firmin London. Circa 23mm tall.
Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of The 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles)" (Jan 1999 edition) Figure 2GR B5 p24 refers.
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2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles) Mess Ornament made from Silver Plated Regimental Bugle - Potter London
An unusual possibly unique item to the regiment, beautifully engraved and as originally used by the buglers of the 2nd Battalion of the Regiment before being cut down as a table ornament. Maker marked with the famous maker mark of military musical instruments, Potters of London. Centre has been lead filled to give it weight. King's crown and in very good condition with no dings or dents. Reg... read more
2GR 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) Officer's Pouch Badge
Die cast blackened and of UK manufacture with two original long screw posts one with its original fastening nut. Same size as the cap badge but worn by officer's on the pouch. This pouch badge was worn by officers, the RSM and the Bugle Major from 1911 - 1994. It has not been overly polished and retains is factory black oxidised finish.
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Indian Army - 10th Gurkha Rifles (Sic) Blackened Brass Cap Badge
This badge falls into the category of oddity / manufacturer's error. It was mistakenly made for the 10th Gurkha Rifles with the number 15 above crossed kukris when in India in the early 1930s due to an administrative error. Presumably never issued. In good condition with two original loops to the reverse.
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