Weapon - Kukri

Historical information

A weapon issued to Ghurka servicement. Often purchased as a souvenir by returning servicemen from Southeast Asia and later donated as a Mess decoration.

Significance

Representative of souvenirs from WWII.

Physical description

Large knife with inward turned blade traditionally carried by Gurkha soldiers. Sheath is wood covered by leather. Includes two much smaller knives which fit into the top of the sheath.

Inscriptions & markings

Blade is engraved with decoration.

Subjects

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