1st Burma Gurkha Rifles?

[Khyber]

Saw this crest on ebay

1st Burma Gurkha Rifles....Never knew about the 'Burma' in the Gurkha Rifles title or is it 'Gurkha' in 1st Burma Rifles..am sure someone here can clarify

[Wmr-RHB]

The 10th Gurkha Rifles had a bewildering number of titles:
1890: 1st Regiment of Burma Infantry
1891: 10th Regiment (1st Burma Battalion) of Madras Infantry
1892: 10th Regiment (1st Burma Rifles) of Madras Infantry
1895: 10th Regiment (1st Burma Gurkha Rifles) of Madras Infantry
1901: 10th Gurkha Rifles
1903: 1st Battalion, 10th Gurkha Rifles
1907: 10th Gurkha Rifles
1948: to the British Army
1949: 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles
1994: 3rd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles
1996: merged with 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles
As you see "1st Burma" was official part of their designation until 1901.
The badge on your crest shows the combination of a horizontal kukri with a bugle, unique to the 10th GR. But as far as I know that was in use since 1907. On the other hand I have no doubt that in the regiment the Burma background was still cherished after 1901.

[Gurkha]

Hi,
Here is the officers cross belt badge worn by the 10th Gurkha rifles from 1890-95. The title is 1st Burmah (note spelling) Infantry

Kind regards

Steve M

[gurkharifles]

Very nice Steve thanks for sharing. Tim

[Khyber]

Thanks for clarifying..the badge is lovely.. And I love the old spellings ..Burmah, Nepaul .