United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 visually-hidden He was in the Interim

He was in the Interim Force from May 16

4 Field Ambulance on August 14

with a single metal hook and clasp positioned at the forward neckline

measuring 17 mm (w) x 25

two bronze stars affixed to its original ribbon)

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 visually-hidden He was in the InterimFrom an old collection, an m1827 pattern infantry sword, blade well etched with traditional iconography as well as "PRESENTED BY LIET COL. EARL FITZ WILLAIM and the OFFICERS of the 1st W. Y. Y. C. TO Private Henry Sims, as being the best swordsman in (A) Troop, Donester 1863", while etching is clear and well preserved, hilt as well as scabbard are pitted, original leather washer is retained, fine.