Rare 1st Gurkha Badge

[gurkharifles]

I just acquired a small job lot of "mystery" badges - the lot was not particularly well described or photographed but the one badge I knew I had to have was an extremely rare cap badge to the 2nd Btn 1st Gurkha Rifles - worn1886 >1906 . I have never seen an example for sale before, indeed as far as I know the Gurkha Museum doesn't have an example - the only one I've ever seen is in Ashok Nath's private collection. I got so excited about owning it that I think I missed the fact that the other badges might contain some hidden gems - I've listed them in the mystery - unknown insignia section and would appreciate forum members help in identifying them.

[Khyber]

This was the one I was after as well, and I knew you would be it after too

Did not bid finally as always very difficult to get rid of the other badges for me in India and I thought the lot would go for a hell of a lot because of the Gurkha badge so did not bid. You did well I think!

[Gurkha]

very nice Tim, what are the fixings?

Steve

[gurkharifles]

Silver integral lugs ( albeit missing one )

[Lancer 17]

Originally Posted by gurkharifles

I just acquired a small job lot of "mystery" badges - the lot was not particularly well described or photographed but the one badge I knew I had to have was an extremely rare cap badge to the 2nd Btn 1st Gurkha Rifles - worn1886 >1906 . I have never seen an example for sale before, indeed as far as I know the Gurkha Museum doesn't have an example - the only one I've ever seen is in Ashok Nath's private collection. I got so excited about owning it that I think I missed the fact that the other badges might contain some hidden gems - I've listed them in the mystery - unknown insignia section and would appreciate forum members help in identifying them.

Hi Tim

That's great, you got your reward for helping me out earlier in the year.

Merry Christmas.

Regards

Phil.