Hi BBJW and Celtan, your swords appear to be fairly common generic cavalry weapons associated with Imperial Germany. I believe you are right in that thier design is based on the British 1796 light cavalry sabre and the German copy of it, the so called Blucher pattern. The actual date of adoption escapes me as I don't have any books with me at this time. Both swords are simplified, moderized and adopted around 1898 or so.
According to "Imperial German Regimental Markings" by Jeff Noll,
R I.M. 35 110 would stand for Reserve - Infanterie - Munitionskolonne 35, weapon #110. Ths would be a support unit dealing with suppying ammunition and the sort to infantry units. They would be mounted on horseback hence the cavalry side arm.
The other sword looks to be associated with a Artillery unit. I'd be happy to look up the unit if I can get a clearer picture of the langet.
Cheers,
Greg
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