High relief design of oriental dragon with CHINA letters above.
Back mark indicates that the button was made in early to mid-20th century.
FIRMIN * LONDON *
This button belongs to the British Border Regiment. The emblem of the Chinese dragon was awarded to the 55th Regiment in recognition of the Chinese Imperial Standard captured in 1842, which is currently stored at the Kendal Parish Church.
Kendal Parish Church window depicting Dragon 1Kendal Parish Church window depicting Dragon 2
courtesy of Kendal Parish Church
Left photo: The Colours of the 55th Westmorland Regiment.
Right photo: Chinese Imperial Standard.
