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

We didn't know whether we were over land

It was awarded in five Classes

Burn delivered a devastating depth-charge attack against famous ace Kapitain-Leutnant Hundius in UB-103

handpainted "S" on both centrepieces

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.