I choose to think of this as a dragon - and I will brook no argument!
I have had this brooch for a long time - may not have worn it - that's not important.
What is important is how it came to me.
While I was doing my first degree, there was a lady on the course who's name was, shall we say, "Lorraine".
Lorraine had accompanied her husband aboard where he was posted in the "oil" industry (genuinely don't remember). And one of those places had links with her [married?] surname. She may even have learned the language.
Anyway, I sincerely complimented her on her choice of brooch - and at some point later, she gave me this one - smaller but in the same style. And I accepted it - and loved it - and still treasure it now
