A Collection of Medals to Gurkhas

Five: Corporal Narbahadur Thapa, 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his services during the Malayan Emergency

1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R., with M.I.D. oak leaf (1139039 Cpl. Narbahadur. Thapa 7 G R); Indian Independence Medal 1947 (21139039. Cpl. Narbahadur. Thapa. G.R.) mounted as worn, light contact marks, generally very fine and better (5) £120-£160

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 26 October 1954:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1954.’