VW021 Gurkha charging with Kukri #1 | Thomas Gunn

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VW021 – Gurkha Charging with Kukri #1 | Thomas Gunn

The Gurkha regiments of the British Indian Army developed a formidable reputation throughout the 19th century, serving in numerous campaigns across India and the surrounding frontier regions.

During the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–1880), Gurkha soldiers took part in operations across Afghanistan, where steep mountain passes, difficult supply routes and fortified positions created considerable challenges for the advancing forces.

The kukri, a traditional Nepalese curved blade, became one of the most distinctive symbols of the Gurkha soldier. Although Gurkhas were also equipped with military firearms, the kukri remained an important part of their personal equipment.

VW021 – Gurkha Charging with Kukri #1 by Thomas Gunn depicts a Gurkha infantryman charging forward in the green uniform of the 1879 Afghan campaign.

The soldier raises his kukri high in his right hand, while carrying his rifle in his left, capturing a dramatic moment of close-quarter action.

This figure combines particularly well with VW022 and VW023, allowing collectors to recreate a coordinated Gurkha charge during the Afghan campaign.

Now available from The Military Workshop.

Brand: Thomas Gunn