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Old 22-01-18, 03:44 PM
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Default possible Gurkha formation sign?

Someone on another forum suggested that this patch was worn by an officer of the 1st GR during the Partition of India [1947-48] and wondered if anyone knew what it signified. Any ideas?
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Old 23-01-18, 08:14 PM
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already asked on this forum ages ago, no one had any idea then.

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Old 24-01-18, 06:26 AM
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I saw a very similar sign on the left arm of an ARVN soldier in Episode 10 (and final) of the Vietnam War on BBC iplayer. Worn, I think, as a diamond with the sword tip at 10 o'clock. I'll try and save the image. Mike
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Old 24-01-18, 01:58 PM
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already asked on this forum ages ago, no one had any idea then.

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Didn't think to check, Steve.

AS I say, posted on another forum - Indian Army WWII - with no details except what I provided, so it may well be the case that the officer picked up an unrelated badge for reasons unknown and dropped it into his 'bring back' box.
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