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Old 17-02-24, 09:11 AM
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Hi can someone tell me who this is for please. Looks similar to staff band but is pinned back. Is it recruit related?
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Old 17-02-24, 10:06 AM
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Bob,
I would suggest an item worn by former Gurkhas employed in security and other uniformed roles. Pinned back means minimum damage to uniforms.
Here is cloth slip-on worn by ex Gurkhas with G4S.

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Old 17-02-24, 11:28 AM
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Hi, I agree that this could be security related. But could it be from an Indian regiment? Perhaps it's also worth putting it in the Indian Badges section as well? Many thanks.
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Old 17-02-24, 11:34 AM
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This could be very generic. You would for example have no problem to find crossed khukri badges in Katmandu as tourist souvenirs. And as mentioned above, worn by people working in other martial jobs, claiming a (former) connection with Gurkhas.
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Old 18-02-24, 01:13 PM
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