The Chinthe is a mythical creature, half lion, half dragon and are guardians of Burmese pagodas. Their statues stand guard outside the entrance of pagodas of Burma. 

The Chindit shoulder badge consists of a yellow Chinthe next to small yellow pagoda on a blue or black background. It comes in either yellow cotton or gold bullion. The shoulder title is curved with the word Chindit on it, in white or yellow cotton with a rope border on blue or black background.