Dashera Party Invitation Card, Gurkha Engineers, 1987

In good condition, blank reverse. See my item 67716 for more information on this ceremony.

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Code: 67919

1st/7th Gurkha Rifles - Dashera Invitation Card to Headcutting of Buffaloes and Goats Sacrificial Ceremony, 1949

A scarce and revealing invitation for those who were unaware of this Gurkha custom, a bit gruesome, but tradition is tradition! Subedar Major Rukman Limbu was awarded the MBE in 1954. A copy of his recommendation for this Honour will be included with the card. The card is in good condition for age and not something you come across every day!

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Code: 67716

British Gurkhas Nepal Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign

This locally made designation badge flash was worn by only a handful of military staff on the DPM military uniform in Pokhara and on the 'blue uniform' of the Gurkha Civil Guard Staff, the MT staff in Pokhara and at the HQ in Kathmandu. It was adopted in 2004. It was a short-lived issue being replaced by the standard Gurkha Brigade TRF in the following year. Locally made in Kathmandu. Circa 55...  read more

Code: 67779

7th Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title on Brass Backing Plate

With two original loops. backing plate and cotter pin. Some squashing of the loops otherwise in good condition and retaining most of blackened finish to the front. As worn from 1966.

Gurkha Museum Publication 7GR F9B refers.

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Code: 67897

WW1 British War Medal 1914- 1918 - 2nd Battalion / 7th Gurkha Rifles - Rai - PoW?

Correctly impressed to:

"2447 Rfn. Tulman Rai, 2-7 G.R."

Short length of original ribbon in as found condition, medal is GVF, with a couple of slight edge knocks.

During the First World War (1914-18), the 2nd Battalion helped defend the Suez Canal in Egypt before deploying to Mesopotamia (now Iraq), where it was forced to surrender to the Ottoman ar...  read more

Code: 67694

WW2 Medal Group Captain Tom Livesay Foxcroft, 10th Gurkha Rifles - PoW North Africa

New to market, a boxed set of three medals to Captain T. L. Foxcroft with original entitlement slip confirming the entitlement and his service number as EC1418. A classic PoW group, no Defence Medal nor other campaign stars. Includes internet research confirming his being a prisoner in the hands of the Italians and held in camp No 21. One record dated 1943 shows his unit as the IAOC, but two...  read more

Code: 67820

5th RGR Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) All Ranks Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of patterns, this one matching 5GR F17G (see below). Circa 23mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original loops. Some service wear to black finish otherwise in good condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17G refers.

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Code: 67639

10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Blazer Button

Circa 15mm in diameter, flat engraved silver plated button with fixed shank, maker marked Pitt & Co, Maddox Street, London (worn). Odd stain / spot otherwise in good worn condition. As worn from 1950 onwards.

Insignia of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles" 10GR K5 refer.

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Code: 67758

10G - 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As worn by all ranks from 1925 - 1951. In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. This looks of superior quality so perhaps an officer issue. Circa 12mm tall and 27mm wide. This particular size configuration not listed in the museum publication.

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Code: 67759

10GR - 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Titles, 2 different patterns

Two different patterns, the larger is circa 34mm wide and 12mm tall and the smaller one is 30mm wide and 9mm tall. This pattern was worn by all ranks from 1951 - 1994. Both with loops, larger one with loops a bit crushed but still functional.

Insignia of the "10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles" 10GR F6A for the larger one and 10GR F6B refer for the smaller one refer.
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Code: 67761