2GR 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) Officer's Silver Matched Pair of Mess Dress Collar Badges
An attractive unmarked silver pair of matched collar badges with silvered loops. Circa 19mm tall and 22mm wide. Apparently these were worn circa 1990 and made my the Regimental Goldsmith (unique to Gurkha regiments).
Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of The 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles)" (Jan 1999 edition) Figure 2GR E7 p55 refers.
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The Independent Gurkha Parachute Company – Printed Cloth Formation Badge
Removed from uniform, with a jungle green material backing. Scarce.
BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4744 refers (but this is on red background not black - authorised circa 1965.
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2nd KEO Gurkha Rifles Officers Silver Plated Wolseley Sun Helmet Cap Badge
An attractive die cast silver plated cap badge as worn by British Officers on the white Wolesley Tropical Sun Helmet from 1931 to 1941; and also as a trial pattern (not adopted in the end) for Gurkha Officers in 1962. In very good condition with sharp detail and two long silver plated loops to the reverse.
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2GR 2nd King Edward VIIs Own Gurkha Rifles All Ranks Embroidered Cloth Track Suit badge
Embroidered cloth, black on red, circa 9.5cm tall. Some minor folds and edge fray otherwise in good unissued condition. Introduced in 1974.
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British Army Sealed Pattern Card and Badge - 10th (Princess Mary's Own) Small Anodised AA Staybrite Cap Badge
Scarce sealed pattern card dated 1961. Slider correctly impressed JR Gaunt London. In very good condition.
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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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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
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Trafalgar Street
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Batley
Yorks
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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.
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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.
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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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