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Originally Posted by gurkharifles
The Cameron of Erracht tartan was authorised for the 7th GR in March 1973 - to mark the affiliation of the Regt with the Queens Own Highlanders ( Seaforth and Camerons) - ( the original affiliation had been with the Cameronians ) and was worn from then until 1994. The Hunting Stewart Tartan was worn by the 10th GR and is still worn by the Royal Gurkha Rifles to this day. Tim
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Many thanks for the information which helps to date my hat. Can you help with the service number? How do Gurkha service numbers work. Is it one long sequence from a particular date or are regiments numbered individually?