Richard Simkin (British, 1840-1926), 98th Regiment of foot, watercolour, signed lower right 'R. Simkin', inscribed 'Major, Sublieutenant (Queen's colour), Review Order', also inscribed on the mount '98th Regiment of foot, R. Simkin, 1876'. Noted additional Prince of Wales fleur de lys vignette upper centre plus china dragon and Punjab vignette lower centre. The Regiment gained fame and battle honours during the first opium war in China (1842), and then further Punjab honours in India (1848). London Parker gallery label verso, circa 1980 showing a sale price of £165. 36 x 17 cm, frame 46 x 35 cm overall