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History: Raised at gosport in April 1916.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
A markhors head affrontee proper. <br>
Motto: Per ardua ad aethera tendo.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The head of the Kubuli Markhor was adopted in 1923 as a reference to the Khyber Pass near to where the unit was stationed. The Motto translates as "I strive through difficulties to the sky". The Badge was granted in December 1937.
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