This sword bears the Mole stamp, a clue of its legitimacy, on its spine near the guard. These swords were not issued weapons, but were rather purchased by the officers themselves for ceremonial purposes. Their expertise, and the South’s lack of weapons manufacturing, won Mole the commission to make dress swords for Confederate troops during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Birmingham, England-based sword manufacturer Robert Mole & Sons began producing swords for the British government in 1835. The sword, one of about twenty known examples, drew attention from The Roanoke Times and WSLS 10.Īlthough the sword was destined for the American South, its story began across the Atlantic. An employee of the local Goodwill branch brought in the sword after receiving it as a donation in the Rocky Mount Area. On September 15th, 2016 Farmer Auctions sold a Confederate Naval Officer’s Sword for over $15,000.
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