Auction Finds ~ Mysterious swords...can anyone help me identify them?

On Saturday (yes, the one of the driving through real, untreated human shit fame) my husband picked up these two vintage swords at the local auction. Both have hallmarks, but rather odd ones. I tried Google Image search, but it came up blank for both swords.

I suspect the swords aren't particularly expensive, or even very old (in sword terms!), but if anyone has any information on them, I would be most grateful. I also think they may have been intended more for decorative purposes. Even though the swords have different hallmarks, they are stylistically about the same. I am including a lot of detailed photos, as that is what I use when I list items online.