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

British Army, as worn by 6th, 7th & 10th Gurkha Rifles Parachute Lightbulb Cloth Badge, cut to shape of parachute and removed from uniform. Average worn condition.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed the Light Bulb men.

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Code: 67984

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.

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Code: 67983

Malaya Emergency - 18th Infantry Brigade Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

Removed from uniform, edges sewn over, in good condition with bright colours and a few light stains.

Worn from 1948 until May 1957 when the Brigade was disbanded. The kukri symbolising the composition of the brigade which included various Gurka regiments.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4674 refers.

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Code: 67982

India - 1st Battalion Assam Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A good scarce blackened brass example to the 1st Battalion, Assam Rifles. Two integral loops to the reverse. Very nicely cast and of some quality. Worn by all ranks from 1917 to date. However, this has some real quality to it, so possibly an example as worn by an officer.

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Code: 66786

Gurkha Rifles Woven Black on Rifle Green Warrant Officer Class 2 ( WO2 ) Cloth Rank Badge on Wristband

This Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) badge is mounted for wear on the sleeve as a wrist band with velcro fastener. Would fit a very slim wrist only. It features a black embroidered QEII crown on a dark rifle green backing. Some glue to inside of band and some code numbers. Circa 5.6cms tall by 21cms wide (unfastened). In good condition.

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Code: 67986

Gurkha Engineers Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

White hessian backed. Some moth to right side front and top edge otherwise in good condition.

Jon Mills BoBD No 4761 refers.

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Code: 67981

Royal Gurkha Rifles TRF Zap Flash Patch Formation Sign

Hook and loop backed Zap badge with Union flag Gurkha TRF on a jungle green plain background. Measures circa 10 x 5.5 cms. In good unissued condition. Normally customised with a soldier's number and blood type.

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Code: 67980

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 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

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