Mess Silver
Throughout the Museum are examples of fine silverware, statuettes and trophies.
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Miniature replica of The Queen's Truncheon | 1857 |
Awarded by Queen Victoria in connection with the loyal and gallant service of The Sirmoor Battalion (2nd Gurkha Rifles) at the siege of Delhi in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny. |
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Memorial Bell 4th Gurkha Rifles | 1927 |
Miniature copy of one of two War Memorial Bells unveiled in 1927 in honour of those of 4th (PWO) Gurkha Rifles who died in the First World War |
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Beer Goblet | 1898 |
This goblet is inscribed with “Shillong Durga Puja Polo Tournament 1898. Won by the Military Team”, refering to the 6th Gurkha Rifles. On the opposite side it lists officers to whom it was presented. Once given a smooth lining the style became popular for drinking beer in. |
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Silver Centrepiece | 1962 |
The centrepiece bears the mark of the Sheffield Assay Office, 1962. The piece commemorates the service of the 43rd Gurkha Lorried Brigade in Italy 1944-45. |
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