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Old 23-06-19, 01:22 PM
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would you know these slides with kukri ?

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Laurent,
These slides are possibly worn by retired ex Gurkhas employed as uniformed security guards by government departments and commercial companies.

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Thank you Tim,

could be British G4S secure company

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Good afternoon,

would you know these slides with kukri ?

Laurent
I have seen NSC cruise line security staff wearing similar slides and with bars to denote rank.
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