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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145.00 GBP
Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge
Silver bullion thread on lincoln green felt circular disk, circa 4.5cms in diameter, with a black hessian backing (seom glue to reverse of this). In very good condition with some age to it. Came with a large Gurkha Rifles collection.
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10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Officer's Boss Badge
A black cord boss, with a mounted silvered badge, as worn an officer of The 10th Gurkha Rifles. The nut securing the badge remains in place. The diameter of the boss is circa 30mm. In very good condition. As worn from 1950 - 1994. Please note expensive to post overseas on account of depth.
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45.00 GBP
10G - 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title
As worn by all ranks from 1925 - 1951. In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. This looks of superior quality so perhaps an officer issue. Circa 12mm tall and 27mm wide. This particular size configuration not listed in the museum publication.
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18.00 GBP
5th RGR Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) All Ranks Blackened Brass Shoulder Title
As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of patterns, this one matching 5GR F17G (see below). Circa 23mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original loops. Some service wear to black finish otherwise in good condition.
Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17G refers.
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12.00 GBP
3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles Large Pattern Black Great Coat Button
A large button at circa 27mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. Circa 1900 - 1947. In good overall condition but some service wear / damage to one kukri. Scarce in this size.
Gurkha Museum Publication fig 3GR 4K refers.
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Gurkha ASC (Army Service Corps) Cast White Metal Cap Badge, circa 1958-65
An early white metal nicely theatre cast example, with two original loops to the reverse. Possibly made in Singapore.
Formed 1st July 1958 in Singapore; re-designated Gurkha Transport Regiment November 1965.
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10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles White Metal Kilmarnock & Felt Hat Cap Badge
In very good condition, with original slider. This was the pattern authorised for wear from 1955 - 1994. Nicely voided especially around the Princess Mary cypher.
The Gurkha Museum's publication "Insignia of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles" Figure 10GR D20B refers (but with better voids on this one).
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8.00 GBP
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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55.00 GBP
WW2 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Other Rank's Cap Badge
A die cast white metal example with two original loops (one reattached or replaced with silver solder). Black painted handles on the Kukris. Circa 47mm high and 43mm wide. Worn from 1943 - 1947.
Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 4th Prince of Wales's own Gurkha Rifles" Figure 4GR D65 refers (but this one slightly taller).
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