WWII era swords
You requested more/better photos. The blade with the hole in the handle does not have any markings. The other blade has a marking just below the handle that has the letter “B” inscribed in the blade adjacent to the handle. There also appears to be more lettering in a half circle next to the “B”. On the other side of this same blade there appears to be a logo embedded in the blade.
28 3/4” (sword) 23 1/8” (blade)
Father brought them home from Europe after WWII
Inherited
Maybe
Dear Larry,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal.
The presented object appears to be a sword orientated to the Briquet-Sabre Model 1814. This saber was made in the 20th century as we can see from the condition of the blade and the missing proof and acceptance stamps.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 120 to 220 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George
I have submitted the requested information and am still waiting for the results. I received an email saying the appraisal is complete. Where is it?
I appreciate all the effort you put  in to identify my fathers swords. There seems to be a conflict in dates that I where I would like some clarification. Was my particular sword introduced during Napoleon’s reign or was it first issued later in the 19th century? Also I failed to tell you that when I first received the swords, the blades were covered with rust. I took them to a local business specializing in knives. He sanded and ground the rust off. In the process, he destroyed most of the identification marks on the blade. Especially where the blade and handle meet. Not sure if this information changes anything or not, but I thought you might find it helpful. Thanks,
Larry Â
Dear Larry,
Thank you for your email. This model was introduced in the Napoleonic period but still produced in the 20th century. Sadly first the corrosion and then the sanding destroyed the hallmarks which are the arguments for dating.
With kind regards,
George
I can’t find my appraisal that was mentioned to be included in my last email.