Three (3) Military Items, including sword, bayonet, and belt. 1st item: German Post WWI Artillery Officer Blucher Saber Sword with metal scabbard. Top of blade near guard with crown marks above "W 12", blade and back strap export marked "G", cross guard dated "1920". Bakelite grip, iron dove's head pommel, "P" guard ending in a teardrop-shaped rear, steel blade with flat back and curved single edge. Includes scabbard with one ring. Blade Length - 29 1/2". Overall length with scabbard - 36 1/2". Early 20th century. 2nd item: French Model 1866 "Chassepot" Yataghan Sword Bayonet with metal scabbard. Ricasso marked "1" L" obverse, "B" and crown over M proof marks, reverse, cross guard marked "V 2992", top of pommel marked "V". Brass grip, steel attachment ring at the cross guard, steel blade with flat back and single curved edge. Includes scabbard with one loop. Blade length - 22 5/8". Overall length with scabbard - 28". Mid/late 19th century. 3rd-5th items: Leather belt with two hangers and reproduction Spanish American/Civil War Era Naval Officer buckle. Includes an epaulet with a reproduction button and a tintype of four young men in military uniforms. Belt approximately 40" L x 24" W. Epaulet - 5 1/2" L x 2 1/2" W. Tintype - 3 1/2" H x 2 5/8" W. Late 19th/20th century. Provenance: Brad Swanson Collection, Abingdon, VA. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

1st-2nd items: Overall good condition. Areas of pitting to blades. Rust to guard and scabbards. 3rd-5th items: Belt worn with areas of mold. Tintype with areas of loss.