3 Gorkha Rifles Uniform

The Gorkhas has served in the Indian Army for over 200 years with different regiments. The 3rd Gorkha Rifles has a celebrated history since it establishment in 1815 as a Kumaon Battalion and then in 1907 as 3rd Queen Alexandra’s Own Gorkha Rifles. Since the World War 1, the regiment has served in many theatres of war.

This legacy of bravery, courage and service continues to this day. The historical uniforms of 3rd Gorkha Rifles are as below

Images are from The Gurkha Rifles,by J.B.R. Nicolson, the colour plates are by Michael Roffe, Published by Osprey