China, Imperial, Republic. Fifteen Rare Shanghai Volunteer Corps Uniform Insignia certificate_of_authenticity the stamped number “6580 77”

the stamped number “6580 77”

with intent to mislead

1917 and mentioned in the London Gazette 6803 on July 7

the reverse with inscription of “FORTITUDINI” (“BRAVERY”) within a laurel branch wreath and above crossed standards

measuring 361 mm (w) x 82 mm (h)

China, Imperial, Republic. Fifteen Rare Shanghai Volunteer Corps Uniform Insignia certificate_of_authenticity the stamped number “6580 77”Includes: 1. Cap Badge (in bronze gilt, unmarked, illustrating the initials "SVC" upon an eight pointed star, with a ribbon banner below inscribed " "4th APRIL 1854" ", measuring 53 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, each with rings, residue evident in the recessed areas on the star). 2. two Collar Badges (in bronze, inscribed "S. V. C." on the bomb face, measuring 15. 2 mm (w) x 31. 5 mm (h) each, one with intact lugs and pin, the other missing