HMS Gurkha, Royal Navy

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Coat of arms (crest) of HMS Gurkha, Royal Navy
HMS GURKHA, ROYAL NAVY

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English Blue; two crossed kukris proper.

Motto: Ayo gurkhali


Origin/meaning

The Kukri is the most famous Gurkha Symbol. The Badge was approved in 1937. The Motto translates as "The gurkhas are coming".


Literature:Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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