Insignia of the 9th Gurkha Rifles - Specialist Publication By the Gurkha Museum - Now out of Print

The draft proof version with correction by Col DR Wood, the joint author of this publication, for the final version dated dated August 2000. Spiral bound A4, plain card covers with plastic protecting sleeves (these have a few marks and back one is creased). 46 single sided pages. A good clean copy but with staple mark to front card cover and pencil comments about the amendments made (typos list...  read more

Code: 67645

Insignia of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Specialist Publication By the Gurkha Museum

1st Edition dated March 2006. Spiral bound A4, card covers (back cover green rather than cream). 100 double sided pages. A good 2nd hand copy with minor wear and no annotations. (Revised and republished finally in March 2016, this is the version which immediately preceded it). Forward by Sir John Chapple. Illustrations are in black and white. Essential reference which one just cannot find on th...  read more

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Campaign Medals Awarded to Gurkha Regiments

A4 bound in card covers, 19pp, lists which regiments were entitled to each campaign medal and/or clasps. No medal rolls just typed lists showing basic information. Forward by Sir John Chapple. Subsequently revised in April 1987, September 1991 and November 1996. Some yellowing to covers otherwise in good second hand condition. Useful reference.

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Parachute Regiment QEII Issue Subdued Blackened Metal Beret Cap Badge

In mint condition with two original loops to reverse with cotter pin. A thin die struck badge, possibly in aluminum metal (not anodised). Mounted on maroon card, stamped "Issue Authorised" on reverse (slight crease to reverse evident but does not show on photos).

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Parachute Regiment QEII Issue Staybrite AA Anodised Aluminium Beret Cap Badge

In good condition with two original loops and cotter pin.
Flat backed.

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Pakistan Parachutist Gilding Metal Wings

This pattern of metal badge, usually worn No 3 dress, is believed to be an older pattern of that currently issued to the Pakistani Parachute qualified military personnel. In very good condition with two original D shaped lugs to the reverse. Circa 24mm tall and 58mm wide. Happy to be corrected as to country and unit.

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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

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

As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of variations and patterns, this one matching 5GR F17F (see below). Circa 26mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original hexagonal fixing loops. Some minor bending from service wear but black finish in good condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17F ...  read more

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WW1 - 5G 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Brass Shoulder Title

An early title, predating the granting of the title "Royal" in 1921. Worn from circa 1894. Circa 15mm tall and 28mm wide. Would originally have been blackened, but this appears to have been cleaned back to the brass. Two original loops to the reverse. In good worn condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F7 refers....  read more

Code: 67637