2nd King Edward VII Own Gurkha Rifles Infantry Cap Badge Blackened Brass Origina
Condition:
Used
"Used. Very good structural condition on the reverse. The original brass slider is completely straight, full length, and remains firmly brazed to the back of the crown area without any cracks, bending, or old solder repairs. The reverse metal surface shows a clean, natural light patina from military service."
Price: £24.99
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About this item
Description
Item Specifics
Type: Badges
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Clothing Type: Helmets/ Hats
Era: 1945-Present
Conflict: Korean War (1950-1953)
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Theme: Militaria
Service: Army
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition: Used
Seller note: Used. Very good structural condition on the reverse. The original brass slider is completely straight, full length, and remains firmly brazed to the back of the crown area without any cracks, bending, or old solder repairs. The reverse metal surface shows a clean, natural light patina from military service.
Item description
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Item Size & Specifications
- Regiment: 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)
- Country: United Kingdom / British Indian Army
- Conflict Period: World War I / World War II / Post-War Era
- Type: Infantry Headdress Cap Badge
- Fastening Type: Rear slider attachment
- Material: Blackened brass / darkened alloy metal
- Design Motifs: The Prince of Wales’s plumes, heraldic coronet, and an integrated “Ich Dien” motto scroll
- Height: 38 mm
- Width: 40 mm
Description
Up for sale is a genuine vintage British military infantry cap badge representing the elite 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles). This distinct and beautifully detailed insignia features the traditional Prince of Wales’s feathers emerging from an elegant royal coronet frame.
A sweeping ornamental banner scroll underlines the plumes, bearing the iconic royal motto “Ich Dien” (I Serve). Strikingly struck from solid brass and treated with a dark, non-reflective field coating, this piece is uniquely notable as the only Gurkha regiment insignia that does not feature traditional crossed khukuri knives. A premier addition for any specialist rifle regiment collection or British military insignia display.
Condition
- Overall Condition: Good Vintage / Field-Used Condition.
- Metalwork: Retains its dark blackened protective layer on the reverse side with minor expected surface rubbing along the back edges from historical cap placement.
- Structure: The hollow die-stamped details remain fully robust, uncrushed, and stable.
- Fastening: The integrated vertical rear slider bracket is original, completely intact, straight, and rigidly secure to the main body frame.
Item History
The 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles was a highly celebrated rifle regiment of the British Indian Army before transferring directly into the British Army in 1948. First raised in 1815 as the Sirmoor Battalion, the unit earned a legendary fighting reputation at the Siege of Delhi in 1857 and across both World Wars. They were awarded the unique privilege of wearing the Prince of Wales’s plumes as their primary insignia device in 1876. To fit their combat role as tactical light infantry skirmishers, their brass cap badges were traditionally chemically blackened or darkened in the factory to eliminate battlefield glint and reflection while serving on the front lines.
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- Item location: ilford, Essex
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
l***e (138)
- Feedback left by buyer l***e (138).
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
l***e (138)
- Feedback left by buyer l***e (138).
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10
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