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Auction: 23003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 110

(x) Seven: Colour-Sergeant R. Thapa, 1/2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmmor Rifles)

1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (21132034 C. Sgt. Ranbahdur Thapa. 2 GR); Indian Independence 1947 (21132034 Cpl. Ranbahdur Thapa. G.R.), mounted as worn, contact marks, edge brusing, very fine overall (7)

Two Ranbahdur Thapa's entitled to a 'mention' for Italy, Rifleman No. 95059 who served with the 9th Gurkha Rifles (London Gazette, 19 July 1945) and Rifleman No. 36386 who served with the 3rd Gurkha Rifles (London Gazette, 26 November 1945).

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Sold for
£320

Starting price
£200