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

WW1 9th Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce early pattern as worn by all ranks from circa 1903 - 1920. Some bending from service wear otherwise in good condition for age and hard to find. Circa 28mm wide and 17mm tall.

Museum publication "Insignia of the 9th Gurkha Rifles" 9GR F5 refers.

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Code: 67963

Remembrance Day Chrome & Enamel Gurkha Poppy Pin Lapel Badge

A relatively modern issue complete with pin and clasp. In very good condition.

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Code: 68012

2nd King Edward VIIs Own Gurkha Rifles Regiment Regimental Flash Designation For Wear on the Gurkha Hat

Worn circa 1900 - 1944, and again by all ranks from 1946 - 1961 on the Gurkha hat. Worn in opposite ways by the 1st and 2nd battalions Each square is circa 12mm tall and 15mm wide.

The Gurkha Museum pulbication "Insignia of the 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) Fig 2GR D29 refers.

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Code: 67675

Campaign Service Medal - Clasp Malay Peninsula - Gurkha Signals

Campaign Service Medal (1962-2007), 1 clasp, "Malay Peninsula". Correctly impressed on the rim to:

"21179013 L/Cpl. Debilal Gurung. Grukha Sigs."

GVF condition.

Please note I will only post this item to a UK address.

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Code: 67689

7th Duke of Edinburgh Own Gurkha Rifles head-dress badge

A good quality unvoided die cast white metal example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.4cm tall and 2.3cm wide.

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Code: 56151

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 Logistic Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Firmin

Gurkha Logistic Regiment Cap Badge with original slider. Maker marked Firmin. In near mint condition. QEII issue.  read more

Code: 67962

Gurkha Rifles Officer's Pouch Badge White Metal Bugle

Not sure if this is 1st or 4th Battalion Gurkha Rifles, or something else entirely. Came in with a large Gurkha collection. A large badge, cast in white metal with three original copper loops to reverse. Circa 53mm tall and 57mm wide. A substantial badge, no doubt theatre made, any information welcome.

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Code: 67965

WW1 - 5G 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Blackened 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 all blackened, but this appears to have been cleaned back mainly to the brass. Two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. In good worn condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) F...  read more

Code: 68661