Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Corporal Amberbahadur Gurung, 8th Gurkha Rifles, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his services during the Malayan Emergency

Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, S.E. Asia 1945-46, Malaya, second clasp loose upon riband, as issued, with M.I.D. oak leaf (91957 Rfn. Amarb’dr Gurung 1/8 G.R.); Indian Independence Medal 1947 (21145237. Rfn. Amberbahadur Gurung. G.R.) mounted as worn, traces of verdigris, contact marks, better than good fine (4) £160-£200

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 23 May 1958:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya for the period 31st August to 31st December, 1957.’