WW2 Medal Group Major J. B. Taylor, 8th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army with MiD Certificate and Box of Issue

The medals (unnamed as issued) have been court mounted with new ribbons and the War Medal ribbon has a bronze oak leave for Mention in Despatches. The medals came together with an addressed empty box off issue (slip missing) to:

Major J.B. Taylor
Highfield
Trafalgar Street
Healey
Batley
Yorks

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Code: 67687

WW2 1939 - 1945 War Medal - Named to a 8th Gurkha Rifles Soldier

Indian Army issue, officially impressed on rim, as follows:

"3153 Rfn. Manarsing Gurung, 8. G.R."

Original ribbon. Looks like there is a small correction to the 'i' in 'sing'. In VF+ condition.

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Code: 68567

WW2 1939 - 1945 War Medal - Named to a 7th Gurkha Rifles Soldier

Indian Army issue, officially impressed on rim, as follows:

"75331 Rfn. Dhanganbir Rai, 7. G.R."

Original ribbon. Edge bruise to rim, suspender a little loose with a impressed mark otherwise in VF+ condition.

Please note I will only post medals to a UK address.

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Code: 68566

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.

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Code: 67689

Campaign Service Medal - Clasp Borneo - Gurkha Engineers

Campaign Service Medal (1962-2007), 1 clasp, Borneo (2115483 Spr. Kulbahadur Gurung. Gurkha Engrs.), VF with sek also some signs of light polishing and service wear).

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Code: 67688

5th RGR Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of variations and patterns, this one matching 5GR F17F (see below). Circa 26mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original hexagonal fixing loops. Some minor bending from service wear but black finish in good condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17F ...  read more

Code: 67638

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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Code: 67639

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

Gurkha Rifles British Army Inkerman Whistle and Chain - In Firmin Packet

This Inkerman whistle and chain is worn on the cross belt by a Warrant Officer (WO) and Senior Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO) in the Rifles and Gurkha Rifles in the British Army. This set features a lion's head and is silver plated nickel / brass. Mint and in original packaging (some wear to paper label).

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Code: 67680

7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In very good unissued condition. Worn by all ranks at some point until 1965.

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Code: 67990