1) Falkenberg (Solingen) sword, 31 3/4" triple fuller etched blade with a 2-branch guard, checkered thumb rest and smooth wood grip. 2) M.C. Lilley Medical Staff sword, 30 1/4" blade with etched patriotic designs, Columbus address and a small makers proof on the ricasso. Brass hilt with fancy quillions and raised decorations, and a brass scabbard.

1) Very good, with some mild spotting and dents on the blade, a mixed rough patina on the guard, and some mild cracking and chipping of the grip. 2) Good, with some light spotting on the blade and a dent on the loose scabbard throat. Brass is well aged.