The 4th Gurkhas did indeed wear a IV badge in their felt hat from 1900 to 1947. I've seen a number of different examples and variants to the ones that are illustrated in the Gurkha Museum's book (3 types) - and given that the badge was worn by 4 battalions for such a long period of time I'm quite sure there are more examples out there. However all the examples I've seen are blackened brass or black metal - also yours is quite a bit smaller than the "normal ones" - so I'm pretty sure its not 4GR ( If it was I'd be beating your door down with an offer! ) - I'm sure I've seen this badge before though and I have a vague memory of a similar badge on an officers cord boss that's been discussed on this forum ?
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