Sultanate of Brunei Gurkha Reserve Unit Long Service Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Sultanate of Brunei
• Unit: Gurkha Reserve Unit (GRU)
• Medal Type: Service Medal for long and faithful service
• Obverse Inscription: DYMM SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH
• Reverse Inscription: PASOKAN SIMPANAN GURKHA
• Period: Reign of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (from 1967)
• Material: Silvered metal
• Suspension: Fixed suspension with ribbon bar
• Ribbon: Original, mounted on metal clasp for wear
Medal Design:
The obverse features a head and shoulders portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah facing left, surrounded by the inscription DYMM SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH.
The reverse displays the insignia of the Gurkha Reserve Unit with crossed kukri, surrounded by the inscription PASOKAN SIMPANAN GURKHA.
The medal is suspended from the correct ribbon for Gurkha Reserve Unit service.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Medal in very nice original condition with natural age patina.
A small dark mark is visible on the obverse.
Ribbon and suspension remain intact.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was awarded to members of the elite Gurkha Reserve Unit of the Sultanate of Brunei for long and faithful service.
The unit was formed to protect the Sultanate and the Royal Household and was initially composed of former British Army Gurkhas, later also including ex-Gurkha soldiers from the Indian Army.
Medals of the Gurkha Reserve Unit are scarce and highly sought after by collectors of Gurkha, Asian, and modern military decorations.
Summary:
A Gurkha Reserve Unit Service Medal from the Sultanate of Brunei with correct inscriptions and original ribbon.
A scarce and attractive modern Asian military service medal suitable for collectors of Gurkha and Commonwealth-related awards.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.