British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Hunza 1891, Waziristan 1894-95 (2384 Rifleman Padam Singh Thapa, 1st Bn. 5th Gurkha Regt.) good very fine £350-400

The Hunza Expedition included 200 Rifles from the 1st Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles. Two VCs were awarded to British officers of 5th Gurkha Rifles for their actions during the attack and capture of the Nilt Fort. The 1st Battalion was also one of three Gurkha battalions to serve with the Waziristan Field Force 1894-95.