7th Gurkhas


Riflemen, 1905


These men show the front and rear view of field service order. They wear shorts which made their appearance at about this time. The slouch hat was worn for some years before the introduction of the now familiar 'hat felt Gurkha' which is stiffer and smarter.


Uniforms | Regimental History


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