An item of dress that the gurkhas have made their own for centuries is the Gurkha Hat. The hat and khukuri combination of a gurkha is a formidable soldier who would die and kill in a single command.The photo above is that of the royal gurkha riffles (RGR) of modern era; a turban, the puggaree patch with the regiments badge mounted and a chinstrap fitted. Company badges are mounted on the hat to distinguish soldiers and officers from different regiments. Soldiers on duty and in parade wear the hat. Size: 56-58 cms
