A Collection of Medals to Gurkhas

Seven: Captain Gyanbahadur Limbu, 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his services during the Malayan Emergency

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R., with M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt. Gyanbahadur. Limbu. 7 GR.); Indian Independence Medal 1947 (388508 Sub. Gyanbahadur Limbu. G.R.) mounted as worn, nearly very fine (7) £200-£240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Gurkhas.

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M.I.D. London Gazette 29 June 1954:
‘In recognition of distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1953.’

Gyanbahadur Limbu served in North Africa and Italy during the Second World War and was appointed to a commission in the Indian Army on 16 March 1944. Advanced from Jemadar to Subedar, he was appointed Captain (QGO) on 1 January 1948 and took his retirement from the 7th Gurkha Rifles on 23 April 1960.