7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles Cap Badge, Restrike

7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles cap badge produced as a restrike of the pattern worn by the 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles of the British Indian Army. This Gurkha infantry cap badge displays the recognised insignia of the regiment in clear relief, incorporating the distinctive crossed kukris as the central device, representing the traditional fighting knives carried by Gurkha soldiers. The kukris are arranged with a “7” in the centre and surmounted by the emblem of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The crossed kukris device became the defining emblem of Gurkha units serving within the British Indian Army and symbolises the long-standing martial traditions and battlefield reputation of these regiments. The 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles served with distinction in numerous campaigns of the British Empire and during both the First and Second World Wars. Following Indian independence in 1947, the regiment was allocated to the British Army and continued service until its later amalgamation into the Royal Gurkha Rifles.

Manufactured in white metal consistent with service dress wear, this restrike example provides a sharply defined representation of the traditional regimental pattern. 7th Gurkha Rifles cap badges are collected as examples of Gurkha militaria, British Indian Army and British Army insignia, and historic regimental uniform hardware.

Dimensions
Approx. 33mm height x 23mm width

Condition
As new with clean surfaces and crisp detailing throughout. The reverse lugs are intact and secure. No damage, repairs, or alterations are evident.