United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Province of China by the International American Institute

by the International American Institute

Bronze star with V device and two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters

The document bears the stamp of NSFK Sturm 3/50

issued on 1 March 1930 featuring membership stamps stamps for the previous year

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Province of China by the International American InstituteFrom 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.