Gurkha Collection

The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897

Ww1 Gurkhas
Three Gurkha soldiers serving with the Indian Army during World War One

Ww1 Ghurka Soldiers
Two Gurkha soldiers serving with the Indian Army during World War One

Afghan War / Dargai
THE STORMING OF DARGAI The Gordon Highlanders, under Colonel Mathias, storm heights fiercely defended by a large force of Afridis

WW1 GURKHA
A Gurkha from eastern Nepal, fighting with the Allies during World War One

3rd Gurkhas
3rd Gurkha Regiment

First line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Crown
First line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Bren Gunner, 7th Gurkha Rifles, Burma, 1944 (c)
Photograph: A well-concealed Bren Gunner of the 7th Gurkha Rifles amongst the thick foliage of the Burmese jungle, 1944 (c)

44th Gurkha Light Infantry leaving Shillong, Assam, 1891
Engraving showing the troops of the 44th Gurkha Light Infantry, of the British Army, leaving Shillong, Assam Frontier, for an expedition to Manipur, 1891

Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862...."Honorary Truncheon" which is about to be sent out to India for presentation to her Majesty's 2nd Goorkah Rifles

WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army forces on the Western Front in France. Date: 1915

Exploration of the Himalayas
3785296 Exploration of the Himalayas; (add.info.: Exploration of the Himalayas by Robert von Schlagintweit und Hermann von Schlaginweit, 1855- 1856. Published in 1891)

The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, 1901
The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, (1901). Episode during the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan

Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897 (1906). Figthing between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier during the Tirah Campaign

Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Adjutant of the 44th Gurkhas, Lieutenant JA Wilson, with the native commissioned officers of the battalion

Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Three men of the 44th Gurkhas, a havildar (sergeant) in dark green drill order uniform, a havildar in heavy marching order khaki uniform

2nd Prince of Wales Own Gurkha Regiment - The Sirmoor Rifles - Victorian period

Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad
STC361085 Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Woodville

Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka messenger, illustration from Cassell
876377 Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka messenger, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of India by James Grant, pub

Eight Gurkhas, 1815 (pencil & w / c on paper)
GKH194954 Eight Gurkhas, 1815 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); Gurkha Museum, Winchester, England; Indian, out of copyright

Gurkha (colour photo)
3106270 Gurkha (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gurkha. Illustration for Peoples of All Nations by J A Hammerton (Fleetway)

True Tales of a Famous Fighting Race (engraving)
1037461 True Tales of a Famous Fighting Race (engraving) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: True Tales of a Famous Fighting Race)

Dasara festival - Gurkhas - NWFP
Gurkhas sacrificing a water buffalo as part of the Dasara festival, held for 10 days in September October. This regiment are British colonial forces stationed in the North West Frontier Province

Mess of the Prince of Waless own Goorkhas, 1878 (engraving)
498515 Mess of the Prince of Waless own Goorkhas, 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Gorkah Soldier, from Journal of a Route Across India and Through Egypt
STC86089 Gorkah Soldier, from Journal of a Route Across India and Through Egypt, engraved by R. Havell and Son, pub. by John Murray, 1819 (litho) by Fitzclarence

Soldiers of the 6th Gurkha Rifles, illustration for Armies of India by Major G
NAM310821 Soldiers of the 6th Gurkha Rifles, illustration for Armies of India by Major G.F. MacMunn, published in 1911, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Lovett, Alfred Crowdy (1862-1919); National Army Museum

The Dassera, or Annual Sacrificial Festival of the Goorkha Regiments in India (engraving)
1037937 The Dassera, or Annual Sacrificial Festival of the Goorkha Regiments in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dassera)

A Sack Tournament in the First Brigade Sports held at Ali Musjid, Gurkhas versus Sikhs and Punjabi Mahomedans
1063660 A Sack Tournament in the First Brigade Sports held at Ali Musjid, Gurkhas versus Sikhs and Punjabi Mahomedans (engraving) by English School

Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad
CH139771 Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad (oil on canvas) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927)

Assemblage of Ghoorkas, 1820 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving)
985854 Assemblage of Ghoorkas, 1820 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving) by Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856) (after); 54.5x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Assemblage of Ghoorkas)

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Gurkha troops arrive at Southampton, on the liner Empire Orwell, to take part in the Coronation procession

The Fifth Gurkhas, 1901. Creator: F Bremner
The Fifth Gurkhas, 1901. Nepalese soldiers during the period of the British Raj. Gurkha soldiers have been recruited to the British Army since the 19th century

The Final Attack at the Spingawi Khotal, (1901). Creator: William Heysham Overend
The Final Attack at the Spingawi Khotal, (1901). At the Battle of Peiwar Kotal, November 1878, during the Second Afghan War

The Daring Attack on the Spingawi Khotal, December 2, 1878, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Daring Attack on the Spingawi Khotal, December 2, 1878, (1901). The 5th Gurkhas storming the Spingawi. At the Battle of Peiwar Kotal during the Second Afghan War

Types of the Indian Army, 1919. Creator: Richard Simkin
Types of the Indian Army, 1919. Soldiers serving during the First World War, 1914-1919: Sepoys - 2nd Gurkha Rifles, 4th DO (service kit); Sowar (Sikh)

10th Gurkha Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
10th Gurkha Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 3rd Gorkhas, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901
92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Mulla Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901. British Empire troops commanded by Lord Roberts defeating an Afghan army to relieve the siege of Kandahar during

Gorkah Soldier, 1819. Artist: Havell & Son
Gorkah Soldier, 1819. From Journal of a Route Across India and Through Egypt by George Augustus Fitzclarence

A Nepalese family: Gurkha type, 1902. Artist: Kapp & Co
A Nepalese family: Gurkha type, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Soldiers wives and children of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Soldiers wives and children of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 24th July 1896

The 3rd Goorkhas, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
The 3rd Goorkhas, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Cartoon, The Allies, WW1
Cartoon, The Allies during the First World War. Linking arms, they sing: Are we all here? Yes! And if we re all here, thats all right

Qianlong campaigns Gurkha Qianlong 1793-1799
Qianlong campaigns against the Gurkha, Qianlong, ca. 1793-1799

4 / 4th Gurkha Rifles in action, Burma, 1945
Photograph showing 4/4th Gurkha Rifles in action, Burma, 1945. One of 11 photographs collected by CSM G R C Willis, 2nd Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment, Burma, 1945

Service kukri, 1914. Blade with single fuller. Manufactured at Fort William, 1914. With service scabbard and frog. Stamped on blade: F. W/ 1914/ 7 G R

Gurkha Woman, Nepal
A superb photograph of a Gurkha Woman - historically, the terms " Gurkha" and " Gorkhali" were synonymous with " Nepali

Gurkha troops going over the top, Palestine, WW1
Men of the 3/3rd Gurkha Rifles, 75th Division, going over the top on the Palestine Front during the First World War. Date: December 1917

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"Gurkhas: Brave Warriors from the Hills of Nepal" The legacy of the Gurkhas dates back to their remarkable feats in various conflicts throughout history. One such tale is that of Piper Findlater, a member of The Gordon Highlanders who earned the Victoria Cross at Dargai in 1897 during the Afghan War. His courage and determination exemplified the indomitable spirit of these fierce soldiers. During World War I, Gurkha soldiers played a crucial role on multiple fronts. Their unwavering loyalty and unmatched combat skills made them an invaluable asset to their British comrades. From storming German trenches to capturing enemy positions, they proved themselves time and again as formidable adversaries. In 1914-1918, amidst the chaos of war, an artist captured a poignant moment depicting first-line Gurkhas fearlessly advancing towards a German trench. This artwork symbolizes their relentless pursuit of victory despite facing unimaginable hardships. As conflict raged on, Gurkha warriors continued to demonstrate their bravery in subsequent wars. In Burma during 1944, a Bren Gunner from the 7th Gurkha Rifles showcased his unwavering resolve against all odds. Their storied history extends beyond World War I; even as early as 1891, we witness images of the 44th Gurkha Light Infantry leaving Shillong for Assam - ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. One notable regiment among many is The Sirmoor Rifles - also known as the 2nd Prince of Wales Own Gurkha Regiment - which has left an indelible mark on military history with its distinguished service. Not only skilled fighters but also masters at creating harmony through music; four brave Bagpipe Pipers adorned British Indian Army ranks during World War I. These musicians brought solace and inspiration amidst tumultuous times.