United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 certificate_of_authenticity Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

business card also very fine

with some curling in the corners

It was Germany's highest military decoration at the time of its presentation to Engelbert Endrass

the obverse centre bears “NYS” circumscribed with “NS Schwesternschaft”

United Kingdom. An m1827 Sword by Reeves, Presented to Private Henry Sims, 1863 certificate_of_authenticity Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shekFrom 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.