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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 48

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1921-24 (680 Rfmn. Anantabahadur Thapa, 1-2 G.R.), very fine

The 1st Battalion, 2nd (King Edward VII's Own) Gurkha Rifles deployed to Razmak, Waziristan in January 1924, which at the time was in active service conditions. Shortly after its arrival, it took part in a four battalion strong column march and although it was too formidable for serious interference, the so called 'peace march' sustained some 21 casualties from Mahsud snipers. This was followed by a month on road protection duties and road construction. The 1st Battalion continued to serve in Waziristan, based at Razmak (the equivalent of Camp Bastion in Helmand Province), until March 1926 when it returned to Dehra Dun, its home station.

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Sold for
£55

Starting price
£30