United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 13 mm x 11

measuring 13 mm x 11 mm

being drunk in Folkestone and violently resisting escort

For accomplishments in marksmanship

and bearing hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia with oak leaves

16) Napoleon’s Army Leader

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 13 mm x 11From 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.