“Ring Grip” Kukris, A Fresh Perspective.

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I then asked the Curator about the kukri worn by the 3 GR Mess Orderly in WW2, as a follow up to the query of the 10 GR Orderlies in 1948.
Me; "So would it be fairly safe to say that the 3 GR Orderly (WW2) in the attached picture is also wearing an issued kukri?

Kind regards Simon"

Curator; "Probably!"
(It must be noted that the GM doesn't have the records of 3GR, they are in India)
Probably = almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.

Also keep in mind what Lt. Col. Cross said; "mess NCOs and mess orderlies, were sent from rifle companies for a spell - quite how long I can't remember"