Post Indian Independence - Assam Rifles Printed Formation Sign Patch Flash Badge

Sewn to an olive green backing with press studs. Colours bright despite having seen wear. Possibly an early post independence item as does not have the Indian national device above the crossed kukris.

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Code: 67917

WW2 - 1GR Woven Shoulder Title - 1st Gurkha Rifles

"1.G.R " in black embroidery on light khaki cloth sewn to an olive green backing. The publication below confirms on page 42 that all examples known have no full stop after the "R" as with this one. Worn by all ranks in WW2. Some glue to traces to reverse otherwise in very good worn condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles" F...  read more

Code: 67918

Gurkha ASC (Army Service Corps) Pair of cast brass metal shoulder titles, circa 1958-65

A good match, theatre cast with two on original loops to the reverse (some bending).

Formed 1st July 1958 in Singapore; re-designated Gurkha Transport Regiment November 1965.

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Code: 67944

Gurkha ASC (Army Service Corps) Cast White Metal Cap Badge, circa 1958-65

An early white metal nicely theatre cast example, with two original loops to the reverse. Possibly made in Singapore.

Formed 1st July 1958 in Singapore; re-designated Gurkha Transport Regiment November 1965.

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Code: 67945

Queens Own Gurkha Signals Matched Pair of Blackened Shoulder Titles

A matched pair of blackened metal (not anodised) shoulder titles with brass backing plates and cotter pins. In unissued condition.

Worn by personnel of the four Queens Gurkha Signal Squadrons namely HQ Squadron, 246, 248 and 250 Gurkha Signal Squadrons.

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Code: 67946

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

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

WW1 Canada - A lot of 4 Different CEF Cap Badges

All in good condition with original loops. All in good condition with original fittings.

Comm BoHa (537, 538, 541, 545)

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Code: 68327

4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards / Irish Guards Bandsmans Large Brass Pouch Badge

Circa 8cm across, with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Some bending to loops otherwise In good condition. The final photo shows this item against a cap badge in a 'little and large' comparison. The cap badge is for sale elsewhere and not included with this lot.

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Code: 61578

7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Piper's Plaid Brooch

A white metal example with original stout pin backing, die struck with original stout pin fitting and c clasp. In good condition. As worn from 1962 - 30th June 1994. Also found in a a chromed finish and in anodised aluminum.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles" Figure 7GR P8A refers.

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Code: 67568