My Life Story - Lieutenant Rambahadur Limbu VC

A soft cover booklet published by The Gurkha Welfare Trusts, undated but has some age to it, slight foxing to front inner page which as been signed by the author. Circa 20 pages, including 4 pages of black and white photographs. In good used condition with no pen marks other than the signature of the author, damage or tears. Scarce.

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Code: 69224

Late WW2 / Cold War Printed Tenth Gurkhas (10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles) Cloth Shoulder Title

A rare printed example, in unissued condition but cut to shape, a few stains to white lettering otherwise in good condition. It features in the Museum publication, has been UV tested and does not glow so a period item. Believed to have been worn by the 2nd and 3rd Battalions between 1945 and 1950 on battledress. Not in BoBD (Jon Mills). 18mm high. Rare.

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Code: 67717

10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Gurkha Officer's / Pipers and Drummers Silver Bullion Thread Arm Badge

In good condition, removed from uniform.

As worn by officers on No 1, 2 and 10 Dress and by Piper's and Drummers on No 1 and 2 Dress.

Worn from 1990 - 1994 only. Scarce.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles" Fig 10GR F18 refers.

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Code: 67727

6GR - 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A blackened brass '6GR' shoulder title for the 6th Gurkha Rifles. In good condition complete with original lugs (slight bending). Circa 30mm wide and 12mm tall.
Worn by all ranks from 1948 - 1994.

Gurkha Museum Publication No 6GR F18 refers.

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Code: 68010

British Army - 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Bullion Embroidered Cloth Prussian Eagle Arm Badge

A superior quality example in near mint condition. Some glue to reverse. Superb. Circa 33mm tall and 24mm wide. On a rifle green background. Hawk facing right (which is heraldically incorrect). Worn on cold weather Mess Dress from 1974 and also on No 1, No 2 and No 4 dress from about 1977. Ceased to be worn 1994.

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Code: 68011

Indian Sub-Continent - Hyderabad Arab Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge

Title in Arabic Script, crossed Daggers to base of badge. Some polishing to detail on front and two integral loops to reverse. The Hyderabad Police had a very small Arab section in comparison with the rest of the Force. Circa 43mm tall. Rare.

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Code: 68016

7th Gurkha Rifles Officer' Forage and Service Dress Cap Boss Badge

Boss is circa 30mm in diameter, badge circa 18mm tall. white metal badge possible silver plated but now dark toned. In very good condition. As worn from c1916 - 1953.

Gurkha Museum Publication Fig 7GR D18A refers.

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Code: 68664

3GR 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Titles - 2nd Battalion

A close match of two bronze cast titles with two original integral loops to the reverse of each. Circa 3.9cms wide and 1.8cms tall. In good overall condition. Believed to have been worn from 1900 - 1920s by the 2nd Battalion only (see page 46 of publication below).

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles, fig. 3GR F8A refers.

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Code: 68663

7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

An attractive sweetheart brooch with original and functional pin fitting and C clasp, in unmarked silver and with inlaid enamel grip simulating wooden panels. A lovely item. Circa 6cms wide.

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Code: 68705

Republic of India - 50th Independence Anniversary Medal 1947 - 1997

Unnamed as issued, correct ribbon (shortened and a little grubby from glue mark to top edge). GVF.

The 50th Independence Anniversary Medal was issued to commemorate the historic occasion of 50 years of the independence of India and was authorised for all Armed Forces personnel borne on strength as on 15th August 1997.

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Code: 69221