3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles White Metal Kilmarnock Cap Badge, King's Crown

A genuine example of this much copied badge with two original loops to the reverse, in unissued condition complete with cotter pin. Correctly voided to centre of cypher. Worn from circa 1910 - 1947. Circa 50mm tall and 43mm wide.

This is a pre independence, 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles.

India gained its independence in 1947 and the regiment was one of six Gurkha regiments (out of 10) to be allocated to the Indian Army as part of the Tripartite Agreement between Britain, India and Nepal.

Since 1947 the regiment has participated in a number of conflicts including the 1947 and 1971 wars against Pakistan.

The regiment retained its title until 1950 when India was proclaimed a Republic and the regiment became the 3rd Gorkha Rifles. It remains in existence and consists of five battalions.

Comm GM (EB)

Code: 67176