need help on these navy swords

[aktinium]

Hello,

who can tell me, if these two swords are original, what are there for and what are their value?

thanks for your help

Stefan

[aktinium]

pics

<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2001.jpg">
<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2002.jpg">
<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2003.jpg">
<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2004.jpg">

[aktinium]

pics

<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2005.jpg">
<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2006.jpg">
<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2007.jpg">
<img src="http://mitglied.lycos.de/wetter333/Marinesaebel%2008.jpg">

[SCHUPO]

Stefan,

Your straight sword is the US so-called 1860 Staff & Field Officer Sword. This particular sword was worn between 1872 and 1902 since it has the nickeled scabbard with three rings and diamond blade. It is a US Army sword and not a Navy sword though. It appears to be in nice shape and perfectly original from the photos.

The lion head pommel sword appears to be a British Naval sword from what I can see of it. I hope this helps.

[Harvey A]

I agree completely on the 1st sword; a nice 1860 Staff and Field Officer's sword. M.C. Lilley made swords starting in 1872 and continuing until the mid 20th century. I can't see enough of the other sword to know for certain but it appears to be a British Naval Officer's sword.

Harvey

Stefan,

Your straight sword is the US so-called 1860 Staff & Field Officer Sword. This particular sword was worn between 1872 and 1902 since it has the nickeled scabbard with three rings and diamond blade. It is a US Army sword and not a Navy sword though. It appears to be in nice shape and perfectly original from the photos.

The lion head pommel sword appears to be a British Naval sword from what I can see of it. I hope this helps.

[aktinium]

Hi,

thanks for your help.

Do you also have an idea about the price, because I will sell them?

regards

Stefan