10th Princess Marys Own Gurkha Rifles Pipers plaid brooch circa 1953-60
A good scarce die-cast locally made silvered example. Circlet “GURKHA RIFLES”, to the voided centre a strung bugle with kukri, Princess Mary’s Cypher and “10” between the strings. Stout pin to reverse. Silver plate in very good condition, not worn through to the base metal.
This pattern worn circa 1953 until 1960, so worn for only a brief period of time.
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85.00 GBP
British India - Burma Rifles Brass Cap Badge (of Gurkha Interest)
A nicely cast example of the Peacock with tail up and the scroll below 'BURMA RIFLES'. With two original loops to the reverse.
The Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of Gurkha Units in India and Burma up to 1948" dates this pattern of their cap badge from 1920 - 1937. Renfrew claims (Vol 1 no 1010) that it was worn from 1937 to 1942. In any event, the regiment contained a ... read more
Indian Army WW2 Raised Unit - The Assam Regiment Cast Brass Cap Badge
A nicely cast brass cap badge which has been gilded with two original small loops to the reverse, mounted on green felt cloth for display. Slightly smaller the pagri badge listed below. Circa 3.7cms wide. Some service wear but in good condition. The collar badge has the rhinoceros without the scroll.
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2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles) Large Pattern Button
Circa 26mm in diameter, black composition button, fixed shank. It has the design of the King’s cypher ERI beneath an imperial crown with crossed kukris beneath. There is no back mark. In very good condition. Worn by all ranks circa 1972 until June 1994.
Gurkha Museum Publication GR2 K23 refers.
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10.00 GBP
'6' - 6th Gurkha Rifles Other Ranks Blackened Brass Numeral, Circa 1903 - 1920
A scarce early shoulder title, a blackened brass numeral 6 which was worn on khaki service dress. Worn circa 1903 - 1920. Circa 20mm tall and 14mm wide. In very good condition with two original loops.
Gurkha Museum publication 6GR Nos F6A and B for similar but not identical examples.
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6GR - 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title
A blackened brass '6GR' shoulder title for the 6th Gurkha Rifles. In good condition complete with original lugs (slight bending). Circa 30mm wide and 12mm tall.
Worn by all ranks from 1948 - 1994.
Gurkha Museum Publication No 6GR F18 refers.
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8.00 GBP
8th Gurkha Rifles Silver Tug of War Sports Medallion Medal Prize - 1939
Circa 25mm in diameter, marked silver to obverse and with a plated brass ring for suspension. Tug of War prize medallion for 1939. Medallion with some edge bruises and but detail still sharp and scarce.
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WW2 8th Gurkha Rifles Felt Slouch Hat Badge on Correct Red Cloth Patch Backing
Blackened brass cap badge on its original red square cloth backing as worn by all ranks on the Gurkha felt hat, complete with cotter pin. Some moth damage to top right edge, and behind the 8 on the badge, and some glue to reverse where removed from a display board. A splendid worn example, been there, done that! As worn from 1930s onwards.
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WW2 9th Gurkha Rifles Other Ranks Kilmarnock Cast Cap Badge - Blackened Brass with Pin Fitting
A cast example in brass, most of black finish now absent. Circa 32mm high and 42mm wide. Original pin fitting. In good worn condition. Worn from 1938 - 1947.
Museum publication "Insignia of the 9th Gurkha Rifles" 9GR D29 refers.
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7th Gurkha Rifles Servants / Followers Silver Plated Badge - Pin Fitting, pre 1959.
Official issues for wear by officers and other ranks had the 7 separate from the crossed kukris. This particular example was believed to be a pattern worn by followers or servants of the regiment. Whilst a number of different examples appear in the museum publication, this particular pattern does not appear to be illustrated. This is a particularly well made example cast either in unmarked I... read more