The 1st Battalion, 3rd Ghurka (Rifle) Regiment

 

When I did a British force for the Indian Mutiny I had to include a Ghurka unit with Rifle Green uniform and the variety it gives to the force. When I decided to do the Northwest Frontier, I knew I had to get some Ghurkas from Perry Miniatures for my British force.

One of the main reasons I choose the 1/3 Ghurkas is that they were unique amongst Infantry unit in having black puttees instead of the khaki worn by other infantry units. As a rifle unit they also were black leather and carry bugles. As usual, they are mounted for use with The Men Who Would be Kings.

The 3rd Gurkhas took part in numerous campaigns in the Northwest Frontier, including the 1st Battalion’s participation in the storming of the Dargai Heights on 20 October 1897 during the Torah Campaign. The battalion was part of the Torah Field Force intended to put down a large tribal revolt by the Pashtun tribes in the area.

A special bond exists between Ghurka and Highlander Regiments.

Fine looking men. Quite.