Border Regiment, a volunteer officer’s silver plated button 18mm

Border Regiment, the former 55th Foot. The officer’s 18mm silver plated button has the typical dragon of the regiment but without the battle honour CHINA above the dragon which appears on the regular battalion’s gilt buttons. This is the style that was worn by officers in the late 19th century and the first years of King Edward VII’s reign. There is no backmark although this is a very good quality button.  mar23/7