United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 visually-hidden enamelled insigina affixed to the

enamelled insigina affixed to the obverse

McDonald with a strength of 29 officers and 872 other ranks

The 5th South African Infantry Brigade

He was in the Interim Force from May 16

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

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 visually-hidden enamelled insigina affixed to theFrom 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.