United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic centres also in silver gilt

centres also in silver gilt with laurel surrounds

there are two hook and eyes clasps along the front edges

marked "PARTITO NAZIONALE FASCISTA / DIRETTORIO NAZIONALE / UFFICIO COMBATTENTI / A CURA DEL SERVIZIO FORZE ARMATE DELL'O

and King George VI Coronation Medal

otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic centres also in silver giltFrom 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.