21st ( Empress of India's ) Lancers Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider. Two part construction with applied lower white metal pennants.

They were designated lancers in 1897, and were awarded the VRI for the part they played at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, when they were involved in one of the last and most costly mass cavalry charges in history. In 1922, the regiment merged with the 17th lancers, taking t...  read more

Code: 54726

GSM/CSM Pair of Medals to Rifleman / L/Cpl Jaharsing Limbu, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles

In GVF condition, court mounted with correct ribbons, both medals correctly impressed as follows:

General Service Medal (1918-1962) single clasp 'Malaya' QEII Head (very slight edge nibles to rim)
"21140861 RFN. JAHARSING LIMBU, 7 G.R."

Campaign Service Medal (1962 - ) two clasps 'Borneo' and 'Malay Peninsula' QEII head
"21140861 L/CPL. JAHARSING LIMB...  read more

Code: 69219

GSM/CSM Pair of Medals to Rifleman Nirmal Limbu, 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles

In NEF condition with original ribbons, both medals correctly impressed as follows:

General Service Medal (1918-1962) single clasp 'Malaya' QEII Head
"21141998 RFN. NIRMAL LIMBU, 10 G.R."

Campaign Service Medal (1962 - ) single clasp 'Borneo' QEII head
"21141998 RFN. NIRMAL LIMBU. 1/10.GR." Slight mark / scratch to medal rim)

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Code: 69218

Republic of India - 11th Gorkha Rifles Post Independence Medal Group

Post Independence, 1970s Medal Group of three named and attributed to 9409558 RFN K.ISAN RAI. 11 G.R. (11th Gorkha Rifles). Loose on ribbons.

The medals are (from left to right):

Sangram
Sainye Seva
25th Independence Anniversary


All are named on the rim as appropriate. They are in VF condition. An interesting set of post inde...  read more

Code: 69220

Small Collection of Four WW2 Gurkha Victoria Cross Winners 0riginal Signatures

From the collection of the late Graham Booth, who was a fanatical collector of all things Gurkha. It includes the original signatures of:
1) Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun, VC (6th Gurkha Rifles)
2) Rifleman Againsing Rai, VC (2/5th Gurkha Rifles)
3) L. M. N.G. VC (Believed to be Rifleman
Lachhiman Gurung, 8th Gurkha Rifles)
4) Halivadar Gaje Ghale, VC (5th Gurkha ...  read more

Code: 69222

2GR 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) Officer's Unique Regimental Pattern Whistle Boss and Chain

As worn on the shoulder belt, chain absent its whistle and keep. The Rams head whistle boss has its two fixing nuts to the reverse but appears to be on the incorrect backing disc. The correct pattern should have the words 'Simoor Rifles' on the the circlet, whereas this is mounted on the the universal pattern with decorative ornate scrolls and leaves. However, the the rams head on the disc a...  read more

Code: 69217

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.

The Gurkha Museum's publi...  read more

Code: 67567

Royal Gurkha Rifles EIIR chromed cross belt plate

A large chromed example as worn from 1994, ERII crowned Maltese cross resting in laurel wreath with numerous honours; to the centre crowned crossed kukris. No backing plate four screw posts but only three out of four retaining nuts to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 67569

Gurkha Transport Regiment Officer's Cross Belt Badge, QEII Issue, 1965 - 1992

A large impressive badge, circa 7.7cms by 7.7cms, with four original screw-posts and all four original retaining nuts. In un-issued condition. The marks on the kukris are reflection, it is in near mint condition. As worn from May 1965, when the Gurkha Army Service Corps was redesignated to become the Gurkha Transport Regiment, a name it would hold until 1992 when it became the Queen's Own Gu...  read more

Code: 67674

4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Mess Jacket Collar Badge

In unmarked Indian silver, sand cast and with two small silver loops and circa 19mm wide and 17mm high. As worn circa 1924 - 1947 on the Officer's mess jacket. This one possibly made by the Regiment's in-house silver smith (Each battalion of Gurkhas somewhat uniquely in the British Army had its own silversmith).

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 4th Prince of Wales's o...  read more

Code: 67700