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VW023 Gurkha charging with Kukri #3 | Thomas Gunn
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VW023 – Gurkha Charging with Kukri #3 | Thomas Gunn
The Gurkhas have earned an enduring reputation for their service in the British Army, with their military history stretching back to the early 19th century.
Recruited primarily from the mountainous regions of Nepal, Gurkha soldiers became recognised for their distinctive fighting traditions and their association with the formidable kukri, a curved blade used both as a practical tool and a close-combat weapon.
During the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–1880), Gurkha regiments served alongside other British and Indian Army units in the difficult mountainous terrain of Afghanistan.
The campaign involved challenging marches, remote outposts and engagements against Afghan forces, with the soldiers facing considerable geographical and logistical obstacles.
VW023 – Gurkha Charging with Kukri #3 by Thomas Gunn depicts a Gurkha soldier in the green uniform associated with the 1879 Afghan campaign, charging forward with his kukri raised.
Featuring a moustached face and a determined forward-moving stance, this figure captures the intensity of a close-quarter battlefield engagement.
Designed to complement the other charging Gurkhas in the Thomas Gunn 1879 range, this figure is ideal for recreating an advancing formation during the Afghan campaign.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: Thomas Gunn
