1872 The China Navigation Company crest and EQV

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The China Navigation Company crest, with the Swire group and Swire family motto, Esse Quam Videri – often referenced as “EQV”. It is a Latin proverb dating to the time of Cicero and has been in use by the Swire family since the 18th century. Literally translated, it means “to be, and not to seem to be”.

The China Navigation Company crest
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