Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Warrant Officer Class II Tejbahadur Gurung, 2nd (King Edward VII’s Own) Gurkha Rifles, mentioned in despatches for Malaya

War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Malaya, G.VI.R., Brunei, M.I.D. Oak Leaf (21132342 Rfn.Tejbahadur. Gurung 2 ... R) severe edge bruising; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (21132342 W.O. Cl. 2 Tejbahadur Gurung 1/2 GR); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (21132342 Sgt. Tejbahadur Gurung 2 G R); Indian Independence Medal 1947 (21132342 Rfn. Tejbahadur. Gurung. G. R.), mounted as worn, light contact marks overall, generally nearly very fine (5) £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals relating to the Malaya and Korea Campaigns from the Philip Burman Collection.

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M.I.D. London Gazette 1 June 1953:

‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya, during the period 1st July 1952, to 28th February, 1953.’