WW2 1939 - 1945 Campaign Star - Named to a 7th Gurkha Rifle Soldier - Recruit

Officially named by the Indian Army on reverse of star:

"77214 RECT. / BAKSUR RAI, / 7 G.R."

RECT stands for 'Recruit' .

At the time of the outbreak of the Second World War, both Battalions were based alongside each other at Shillong in the Indian province of Assam. 2nd Battalion was mobilized for overseas operations in 1941, returning to Iraq to par...  read more

Code: 67703

Sultan of Brunei Gurkha Reserve Unit (GRU) Service Medal (Pingat Pasokan Simpanan Gurkha)

A circular silvered medal with claw and fixed ribbon bar suspension; the face with the head and shoulders portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah facing left within a ring inscribed ‘DYMM SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH’; the reverse with the insignia of the Gurkha Reserve Service Unit centrally within a ring inscribed ‘PASOKAN SIMPANAN GURKHA’ (GRU motto); on original ribbon, mounted on metal clasp for w...  read more

Code: 67696

Gurkha Rifles Officer's Gold Bullion Thread on Dark Green Felt Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, in good overall condition with some traces of glue to the reverse. not sure as to exactly when this was worn.

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Code: 67704

4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Cap / Pagri Badge circa 1920s

Cast and blackened with two original copper loops to the reverse. Circa 34mm high and 35mm wide. In the publication below it is believed that this badge was worn in the 1920s, post 1924. Some spurious white paint to reverse of one kukri tip, but otherwise in good condition with a black painted finish. Scarce.

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

Code: 67702

WW2 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Officer's Slip On Shoulder Title

"4.G.R " in black embroidery on a light khaki drill slip on. The publication below confirms on page 45 that all examples known have no full stop after the "R" as with this one. In worn condition with some staining to the light khaki backing and service wear to embroidered rank pips / stars.

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

Code: 67698

King's Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Blackened Brass Other Ranks Large Pattern Glengarry Badge, post 1881

Large post 1881 blackened brass die struck badge with two original loops to the reverse. Battle honours to Tel - el - Kebir. Circa 6.3cm tall and 4.7cm wide. Sharp detail with black finish in excellent condition. One very slight edge knock to bottom edge of Maltese cross, barely noticeable from the front.

K&K Vol 1, No 675 (but with a Victorian Crown).

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Code: 65560

WW2 E / Yorkshire (East Yorkshire Regiment) Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. This pattern worn from 1921 onwards.

Westlake No 896 refers.

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Code: 65337

Grenadier Guards Three Piece Brass Shoulder Title (type 2)

Adopted in 1920, with the former puggaree / pagri badge now above the separate GG brass letters. Worn without the letters below on full dress until 1952.

Please note that the two letter Gs are of slightly different sizes.

Westlake No 710 refers.

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Code: 64455

WW2 Home Front - Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) GVI Brass Cap Badge

Die-stamped brass with original slider to the reverse. Good condition. King's Crown. Scarce.

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Code: 65656

Republic of India - 1st Gorkha Rifles Post Independence Medal Group

Post Independence, 1970s Medal Group attributed to 5334291 L/Nk U.D. Gurung, 1st Ghurka Rifles, mounted for wear court style.

The medals are (from left to right):
Poorvi Star
Paschimi Star
Sangram
Sainye Seva
UN
Videsh Seva
9 Year Long Service
25th Independence Anniversary

All are named on the reverse or rim ...  read more

Code: 67691