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Forum: Indian Badges 22-03-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By Gurkha
Very very nice Tim Steve

Very very nice Tim
Steve
Forum: General Topics. 05-09-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By Gurkha
Apologise, I omitted to put the B prefix in...

Apologise,
I omitted to put the B prefix in front, not realising that there were identical numbers one with a prefix B the other without.
Steve
Forum: General Topics. 03-09-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By Gurkha
224621 Cpl D Andrew, Regt No 54581 Royal...

224621 Cpl D Andrew, Regt No 54581 Royal Engineers, Rly Trps Dep

223975 Sgt Ernet Claude Mudge Regt No 350762, London Regt.

Regards
Steve M
Forum: General Topics. 28-08-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By Gurkha
Hi, All I know about the 3/1st is as follows;...

Hi,
All I know about the 3/1st is as follows; Raised in June 1917, Between 1918-19 it was in Baluchistan at Fort Sandeman and Quetta, at some point in 1919 it was involved in the Third Afghan war....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-04-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 229
Posted By Gurkha
I don't believe this is for the 2nd Gurkha...

I don't believe this is for the 2nd Gurkha Rifles. The PoW feathers was also worn by other regiments. The ones wore by the 2nd Gurkha Rifles in Mess dress, the Ich Dien Scrolls extended out either...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-03-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By Gurkha
Hi Paul, The design is for 154 (Gurkha)...

Hi Paul,
The design is for 154 (Gurkha) Parachute Battalion worn from 1943-45..

However it should be white on a rifle green backing so IMO its duff. Lots of copies of both 153 and 154 around.
...
Forum: Indian Badges 17-02-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By Gurkha
I replied in your post in unidentified badges. ...

I replied in your post in unidentified badges.
Basically its rubbish fantasy item.
Steve M
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-02-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 277
Posted By Gurkha
unfortunately it absolute rubbish. A fantasy item...

unfortunately it absolute rubbish. A fantasy item made for tourists. normally found hammered onto a wooden shield along with other fantasy badges and a couple of cheap Kukris.

Sorry for bad news ...
Forum: Indian Badges 13-02-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By Gurkha
thought youd be bidding on that one Tim, great...

thought youd be bidding on that one Tim, great purchase.
Steve
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 31-01-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By Gurkha
Re the 7th, The solid cypher version was...

Re the 7th,
The solid cypher version was approved by the War Office dress committee on 4th Sept 1959. on the 18th July 1966 the committee approved the modified pattern. The modification was the...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 28-11-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By Gurkha
He did indeed.

He did indeed.
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 26-11-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By Gurkha
Coincidently the latest MHS Bulletin arrived...

Coincidently the latest MHS Bulletin arrived today and there is an article on disputed MP badges!
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-11-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 839
Posted By Gurkha
As said, Not made in stay bright and widely...

As said, Not made in stay bright and widely copied of which this appears to be one
regards
Steve
Forum: Indian Badges 24-10-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By Gurkha
very nice Tim Steve

very nice Tim

Steve
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-09-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By Gurkha
Hi Alex, There is one very similar in the 4th...

Hi Alex,
There is one very similar in the 4th Gurkha Rifles Insignia book. It is not positively identified, but was possibly worn by the 4th GR in the 1920's

Regards
Steve
Forum: Indian Badges 17-08-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Gurkha
Tim, I considered Garwall as well, but...

Tim,
I considered Garwall as well, but dismissed it when looking thro my reference books.
Maybe one day we will find out.

Steve
Forum: Indian Badges 16-08-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Gurkha
Hi Tim, There's been a couple of sets of these...

Hi Tim,
There's been a couple of sets of these on E bay recently. I don't think there Gurkha. Sadly I cant ask John Chapple any more. The only remote possibility is for the short lived 11 GR....
Forum: Indian Badges 27-06-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By Gurkha
Tim, You can by appointment view the badge...

Tim,
You can by appointment view the badge collection, which is stored in map drawers at Winchester and well worth viewing.

You may recall the picture of the early pattern cross belt badge to the...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-06-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By Gurkha
Tim, I have seen a couple before and believe they...

Tim, I have seen a couple before and believe they were for Sports vest/Tracksuit. WWII onwards.

Steve
Forum: General Topics. 09-06-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 536
Posted By Gurkha
Queens Gurkha Engineers have Gilt cross belt...

Queens Gurkha Engineers have Gilt cross belt fittings, but that on looks to predate their formation.
Steve M
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 19-02-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,354
Posted By Gurkha
The badge that Tim has on E bay is a good one...

The badge that Tim has on E bay is a good one from the first batch.

The Black on Red title is quite scarce as they were made by the Reg tailor for the RE Gurkha contingent for the Queens...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 17-02-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,354
Posted By Gurkha
Although they didn't have a band, they had their...

Although they didn't have a band, they had their own pipers from when formed. I believe this is the first pattern Baldrick badge.
Would look nicer in mine Jerry

Steve
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 28-01-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,960
Posted By Gurkha
Here's an original 153 Hat felt Gurkha Flash and...

Here's an original 153 Hat felt Gurkha Flash and officers wire beret badge, beret was Navy Blue not maroon at this time. Both from family of a officer that was in 153. The title was from a Forum...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 28-10-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By Gurkha
page 67. Steve

page 67.

Steve
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 27-10-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By Gurkha
There is one shown in Colin Carnalls book 'Redcap...

There is one shown in Colin Carnalls book 'Redcap Insignia and collectables' He just lists it as an oddment. The one in the book is cast brass with cast flat 'indian' lugs.

Steve M
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