On one Side of the Pommel are the Marquis’s Arms, and on the other the Device of a new Moon reflecting Rays of Light on a Country partly cover’d with wood & partly cultivated. Symbol of the Republick of the United States; with this Motto, Crescam ut prosim. By this it was intended modestly to express 1. Her present Mediocrity of Strength, as the Light of the Moon tho’ considerable, is weaker than that of the Sun. 2. Her Expectation of becoming more Powerful as she increases, and thereby rendering herself more useful to Mankind 3. The Gratitude with which she remembers, that the Light she spreads is principally owing to the kind Aid of a greater Luminary in another Hemisphere.

On the Bow, is this Legend: From the American Congress to the Marquis de la Fayette 1779.

The Handle is ornamented with two Medallions. In One America represented by a Woman, presenting a Branch of Laurel to a Frenchman. In the Other a Frenchman is treading on a Lyon.

On the Guard are Seperately represented, in fine Relieve,

The affair at Gloucester

The Retreat off Rhode Island

The Battle of Monmouth

And the Retreat at Barren Hill.

The Hilt is of Massive Gold. & the Blade two edged.—

Cost 200 Louis.

Made by Liger, Sword Cutler, Rue Coquillierre