With this particular hilt style, which indeed seems in accord with Napoleonic French baroque styling so favored by the Mexican government in military fashion, it is tempting to presume these two examples came from the same shop. Since Mexico City was the viceroyalty center of New Spain, possibly in or around there would seem likely. Also Oaxaca became a prevalent sword making center for military officers swords through the 19th century well into 20th, and as far as I know prevails today in edged items.
Good note on the silver used in these hilts, and there were were multiple sources for silver through New Spain of which Potosi in Bolivia was most significant and well known in 16thc. The silver from there was a notable part of the trade in Spanish networks, and by the 18th c. notable deposits in Mexico became sources for use there, San Luis Potosi (named for the Andean location) as well as Taxco became prevalent sources.
Most Mexican swords for officers were of course of the 19th into early 20th century with the Republic of Mexico, and of European styling. I am not aware of any of these being attributed regionally, by state etc. unless this was seen in a blade inscription.
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