Three Imperial German swords: a Prussian model 1889 infantry officer's sword

Three Imperial German swords: a Prussian model 1889 infantry officer's sword, straight bi-fullered blade 28.75 in., marked for Otto Mertens Soligen and numbered 35, gilt steel hilt with folding outer shell bearing Prussian Arms and WII cypher, wire bound horn grip overlaid with WII cypher badge, steel scabbard with later black painted finish; a model 1873 artillery officer's sword, curved blade 32.5 in., etched decoration including 'Reit Abllg. Feldartillerie Regiment Holtzendorf (1 Rhein) No 8', steel P-hilt with inner langet ground off, steel scabbard; a Cavalry officer's sword, straight blade 31.25 in. with etched decoration including 'Ulan Ritterskamp 1 Esk./ Westf. Ulanen Regt No. 5'. (3)