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
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
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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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
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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
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
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WW1 Allied Victory Medal, British Issue - 1st Battalion / 10th Gurkha Rifles - Rai
Medal looks to have been skimmed and renamed, but what remains looks original impressed lettering but heavily polished including the regimental number has been polished away, looks like 5888 but cannot be certain. The rest is legible and is "....RFMN. Garbuit Rai, 1/10 G.R." Short length of original ribbon in as found condition. A very poor example numismatically but a scarce medal name to a... read more
WW2 War Medal 1939-1945 - Named to 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles - Rai
Indian Army issue, offically impressed on rim, as follows:
"108514 Rfn. Ramchandraman Rai, 10. G.R."
Some heavy marks around end of first name on rim, possibly a correction, otherwise in GVF condition.
Attractive name plate to accompany the medal.
Please note I will only post medals to a UK address.
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Indian Army WW2 Campaign Medals - 1st Battalion / 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force)
A scarce & desirable 'Gurkha Middle East' medal group of 4, 3 of which are attributed to Corporal NK (Naik) Narbahadur Gurung. The medals are:
- The 1939-45 Star (unnamed as issued)
- The Africa Star (named to reverse:4049. Nk. Narbahadur Gurung, 1/5th R.G.R.)
- The Italy Star (named to reverse:4049. Nk. Narbahadur Gurung, 1/5th R.G.R.)
-War Medal 1939-45 (named to r... read more
Indian Army WW2 Campaign Medals - 11th Gorkha Rifles!
A scarce & desirable 'Gurkha Far East' medal group of 4: Rifleman Manbahadur Gurung, 11th Gorkha Rifles including a 11th Gorkha Rifles White Metal chromed cast cap badge with two original loops and cotter pin. The medals are:
- The 1939-45 Star (named to reverse: 9400121. Rfn. Manbahadur Gurung, 11 G.R.)
- The Burma Star (named to reverse: 9400121. Rfn. Manbahadur Gurung, 11 G.R.... read more