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

7th Gurkha Rifles Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In good condition with one slight edge nip and small white mark to numeral '7'. Worn by all ranks circa 1948 - 1965. Black on Rifle Green, therefore tough to photograph.

Following India's independence in 1947, the regiment was one of four Gurkha regiments to be transferred to the British Army. In the 1960s it was active in the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation, and t...  read more

Code: 67912

Gurkha Printed Formation, White Kukris crossed on a blue background

Unissued condition, label to reverse claims 17th Gurkhas 1948 - 1960, Malaya. However I always thought this was white on black, not blue. Any information welcome.

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Code: 67913

Post Independence Indian Army - '11 G R' Woven on Jungle Green Cloth

The 11 Gorkha Rifles is a Gorkha regiment of the Indian Army that was re-raised after independence.

The regiment has participated in all major military operations India has undertaken since independence including in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, Operation Polo in 1948, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the Kargil War in 1999. Units of the regi...  read more

Code: 67910

Post Independence Indian Army - 3 / 3 - G.R. Woven on Jungle Green Cloth

Post independence the 3rd Gorkha Rifles remains in existence as part of the Indian Army and consists of five battalions. This is presumably indicative of their third battalion. Slight fold mark otherise in good unissued condition.

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Code: 67909

Dashera Party Invitation Card, Gurkha Engineers, 1987

In good condition, blank reverse. See my item 67716 for more information on this ceremony.

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Code: 67919

1st/7th Gurkha Rifles - Dashera Invitation Card to Headcutting of Buffaloes and Goats Sacrificial Ceremony, 1949

A scarce and revealing invitation for those who were unaware of this Gurkha custom, a bit gruesome, but tradition is tradition! Subedar Major Rukman Limbu was awarded the MBE in 1954. A copy of his recommendation for this Honour will be included with the card. The card is in good condition for age and not something you come across every day!

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Code: 67716

WW1 Motor Machine Gun Service (MMG) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Of two part construction with original slider and braised MMG in white metal mounted to the front.

A much copied badge, this badge does not have the die flaw found on most copies, nor is the MG voided as found also on most copies and the MMG is front mounted, again most copies have it mounted with large tabs on the reverse of the crossed guns.

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Code: 67739

Scottish Aberdeen University Officer Training Corps OTC Glengarry Cap Badge, 2nd Pattern

A large and impressively aggressive looking badge, thickly die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Pre anodised era. Would have been worn with Gordon tartan flash badge backing. Sealed 1951.

K&K Vol 2 No 2437 refers.

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Code: 67904