Gurkha Regimental Plaque (RGR)
Regimental plaque of the Royal Gurkha Rifles for collecters
Blade Length: 0 cm
Weight: 600 gm
Price: US$ 29.99
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Origin

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Materials

Indian rosewood and brass
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Product Description

RGR (The Royal Gurkha Rifles) were raised in 1st july 1994. The first Battalion was raised in Kongkong, the second in Brunie and the third in UK. As part of the British Army defence cuts, regiments were reduced in numbers, the 2nd, 6th, 7th, and the 10th Gurkha Rifles were merged to form the Royal Gurkha Rifles.

Each battalion consisted of about 700 officers and soldiers. Initially there were 3 Battalions of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR). 2nd Gurkha Rifles and the 6th Gurkha Rifles were merged into the 1st Battalion, 7th Gurkha Rifles merged into the 2nd Battalion and the 10th Gurkha Rifles merged into 3rd Battalion. On 6th Dec 1996, the regiment reduced to 1st and 2nd Battalions only.

The Royal Gurkha Rifles Defining Moment In History:

The Regiment has been deployed on numerous UN operation around the world on peace keeping duties since its formation. The main ones where they deployed as a battalion are:

Jun - Aug 1999 Kosovo in the Balkans
Sep - Dec 1999 East Timor, Indonesia
Jan - Apr 2001 Sierra Leone
Sep 2001 - Mar 2002 Bosnia
Apr - Jun 2002 Sierra Leone
Oct 2001 - Mar 2002 Bosnia
Jan 2002 - Mar 2003 Sierra Leone
Oct 2003 - Apr 2004 Bosnia
Oct 2003 - Apr 2004 Afghanistan
Apr 2004 - Oct 2005 Afghanistan

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