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The legendary Gurkha Rifles composed of sturdy hillmen from Nepal have been loyal allies of the British Army since 1815 with 13 Victoria crosses for gallantry.
Gurkha Rifles
48"		 Shipping Included Qty 1 Qty
Pair (2)		 +3 add per soldier
UK prices yes£120£230£109
us pricesyes$250$495email for quotation
$ price Inclusive of Air Freight to North America
£ Price Inclusive of Freight to UK

from left

071 Gurkha Rifles in Mufti c.1914

072 Gurkha Rifles in Mufti c.1914

073 Gurkha Rifles (Rifle Green) c.1914

074 The Fall of Singapore c.1942

Height approx 48"
Removable plate 12" by 8.5" - faces vary
With brass engraved nameplate and history label

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Colonel Blimp Says ...

"When I inspect 'Johnny Gurkha' in the Hallway both he and his pals remind me of my Nepalese Batman, a damn fine fellow and a good shot- he saved me from a Tiger or two whilst out trekking in the Himalayas"

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