10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Silver Plated Cap Badge

Sealed pattern dated 15 July 1970 describes the officer's felt hat badge as being silver plate with a rhodium finish. I believe this to be such an example. In very good condition, some tarnish to the finish but on the whole in lovely condition with two original silvered loops to the reverse. This was the pattern authorised for wear from 1955 - 1994.

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Code: 67567

7th Gurkha Rifles Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In good condition with one slight edge nip and small white mark to numeral '7'. Worn by all ranks circa 1948 - 1965. Black on Rifle Green, therefore tough to photograph.

Following India's independence in 1947, the regiment was one of four Gurkha regiments to be transferred to the British Army. In the 1960s it was active in the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation, and t...  read more

Code: 67912

Gurkha Logistic Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Firmin

Gurkha Logistic Regiment Cap Badge with original slider. Maker marked Firmin. In near mint condition. QEII issue.  read more

Code: 67962

British Army - 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Bullion Embroidered Cloth Prussian Eagle Arm Badge

A superior quality example in near mint condition. Some glue to reverse. Superb. Circa 33mm tall and 24mm wide. On a rifle green background. Hawk facing right (which is heraldically incorrect). Worn on cold weather Mess Dress from 1974 and also on No 1, No 2 and No 4 dress from about 1977. Ceased to be worn 1994.

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Code: 68011

Gurkha Rifles Officer's Pouch Badge White Metal Bugle

Not sure if this is 1st or 4th Battalion Gurkha Rifles, or something else entirely. Came in with a large Gurkha collection. A large badge, cast in white metal with three original copper loops to reverse. Circa 53mm tall and 57mm wide. A substantial badge, no doubt theatre made, any information welcome.

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Code: 67965

WW1 - 5G 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

An early title, predating the granting of the title "Royal" in 1921. Worn from circa 1894. Circa 15mm tall and 28mm wide. Would originally have been all blackened, but this appears to have been cleaned back mainly to the brass. Two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. In good worn condition.

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Code: 68661

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

A close match of two bronze cast titles with two original integral loops to the reverse of each. Circa 3.9cms wide and 1.8cms 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 F8A refers.

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Code: 68663

7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

An attractive sweetheart brooch with original and functional pin fitting and C clasp, in unmarked silver and with inlaid enamel grip simulating wooden panels. A lovely item. Circa 6cms wide.

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Code: 68705

British Army - 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (Simoor) Rifles Blackened Brass Cap Badge

In very good condition with original slider with crimp mark. An early example, thickly die struck and of some quality. This pattern as worn from 1911 - 1992, with a scarlet cloth backing. Circa 38mm tall and 39mm wide.

K&K Vol 2 2074 refers.

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Code: 68998

10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Officer's Boss Badge

A black cord boss, with a mounted silvered badge, as worn an officer of The 10th Gurkha Rifles. The nut securing the badge remains in place. The diameter of the boss is circa 30mm. In very good condition. As worn from 1950 - 1994. Please note expensive to post overseas on account of depth.

K&K Vol 2 No 2083 & Insignia of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles GR10 D23C re...  read more

Code: 67752