United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 certificate_of_authenticity with some scratching evident

with some scratching evident

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

Campbell later trained as a Baptist minister

crowned eagle’s head

with STERLING

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 certificate_of_authenticity with some scratching evidentFrom 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.