China, Imperial, Republic. Fifteen Rare Shanghai Volunteer Corps Uniform Insignia Hold with venting at the rear

with venting at the rear and straps on either side of the vent

A single piece of ribbed light brown celluloid comprises the handle grip

he obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant star

both with a post and toggle attachment)

A collectors copy of a Knight’s Cross of the Order of the Rue Crown

China, Imperial, Republic. Fifteen Rare Shanghai Volunteer Corps Uniform Insignia Hold with venting at the rearIncludes: 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