Royal Garhwal Rifles Kukri

Silver kukri presented to the Kent Yeomanry by the 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles 1945

silver kukri with gilt badge of Royal Garhwal Rifles on blade; the handle of silver inlaid ebony with silver mask terminal; on wooden stand

Kent Yeomanry 1945

Inscription (plate on stand) : TO THE Officers AND MEN OF / THE 97TH FIELD REGIMENT RA (KENT YEOMANRY) FROM / ALL RANKS OF THE 3RD BATTALION 18TH / ROYAL GAR HWAL RIFLES / IN MEMORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION IN ITALY 1944-45

length : 42 cm
plinth : 7 x 19 cm

location : Sharpshooter House, Croydon