United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Newly Listed worn on replacement ribbon closed

worn on replacement ribbon closed by staple

reverse marked VANGUARD

within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “D

Maker's No

The accompanying letter is dated to May 29

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Newly Listed worn on replacement ribbon closedFrom 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.