In September 1780, after the Marquis de Lafayette was made commander of the American light infantry, he gave his sergeants these French-made swords marked with a script “USA” engraved on the hilt. The light infantry was in the Hudson Highlands in the fall of 1782. The detail shows the “USA” engraving (detail view is rotated). 

Hanger 
Unknown Maker
1779-1780
Iron, Steel, Brass
Courtesy of Nick Manganiello

In September 1780, after the Marquis de Lafayette was made commander of the American light infantry, he gave his sergeants these French-made swords marked with a script “USA” engraved on the hilt. The light infantry was in the Hudson Highlands in the fall of 1782. The detail shows the “USA” engraving (detail view is rotated). 

Hanger 
Unknown Maker
1779-1780
Iron, Steel, Brass
Courtesy of Nick Manganiello