Some more images.

warguy will be adding this pre-WW2 sword to his awesome US Naval Service collection!   Through the kindness of Hammer KaBar!

great finds. Love the helmet

What an incredibly full grouping to a brave man of a legendary unit. Truly stunning piece of tangible history. I especially like the named Red Cross ditty bag.

Late 60s to 70s jacket. The wind flap has been cut out as well which would have the USN punched in it. 

This is outstanding information and an education. I agree that in photos this straight blade sword looks like it has a slight curve, but in reality it is straight.   warguy will be adding this pre-WW2 sword to his awesome US Naval Service collection!

Oh, I see. No, there are no markings there either.

Beautiful swords @Dave, and as a collector interested in adding one or more of these, I appreciate your contribution. Regarding the sword that started this topic, I thought I would add that I did some research on and off this forum regarding the Made U.S.A marking. Noticed I didn’t add a period following the “A” which apparently is always consistent when this mark is seen. It looks like this marking is attributed to the Lilly-Ames company. MC Lilly was a large and long time supplier of military wares and in 1931, they merged with the famous Ames sword company. Apparently research indicates the Lilly- Ames company utilized the Made USA marking to illustrate their blades were not made overseas, during a time when many were. What is not clear from my reading is the following:   1. Did Lilly (or Ames) use this mark before their merger?   If the answer to the above question is no, then any sword with that mark AND a right facing eagle (right as you look at it, Eagle itself facing its left shoulder) would illustrate a sword made between 1931-1941.    Some posts I have read indicate the marking is post 1935…..but no details are given.    One forum member in a thread from long ago shared a sword sold on ebay and identified to USNA graduate who served 1927-1931. The sword was named and had this mark on it. The forum member (logically) stated that the sword was likely purchased in 1927 upon his commissioning suggesting that maybe this mark was used prior to the merger. Of course, the owner could have purchased the sword to celebrate his discharge in 1931as well I guess, although that wouldn't be typical. I would love to hear from anyone who might possess more information!   

The measurements you mentioned are almost identical to what I have. But the beehive image points to Samuel Hoppe. And, along that line, I am confused. Wasn't Hoppe a German craftsman? If that is correct, where doe the "French" portion come into play?

You have some wonderful friends who must really care about you.   And welcome to the forum.