I had an interest in these critters some time back. The example on the right is a real "hunting sword" blade etched with hunting scenes. Blade 13 inches. This one is relatively recent.
The middle and leftmost ones (blades 20 and 25 inches respectively) have slightly curved, unmarked blades. Decoration on hilt elements is nondescript, vaguely floral.
I recall reading that the protrusion on the quillon element on the middle example was indicative of 17th century manufacture.
I had assumed (HA!) that they were both non-reg officers swords. Why not?
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