United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 visually-hidden The 5th South African Infantry

The 5th South African Infantry Brigade

enamelled insigina affixed to the obverse

Footnote: The SS long service awards were first introduced by Adolf Hitler on january 30

McDonald with a strength of 29 officers and 872 other ranks

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 visually-hidden The 5th South African InfantryFrom 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.