Primarily imported by George Tennant of South Carolina, swords manufactured by Robert Mole of Birmingham were brought into the Confederate States for use by both the Army and Navy. The chief feature separating the Confederate arms from Mole's English Government contract blades the brass guard fitted on the Confederate model. Measuring 36 inches overall, with a gently curved 30 1/2 inch single fuller blade, stamped "MOLE" on the square-backed spine. The stamping is repeated on the single branch brass guard, with a rounded pommel and steel backed checkered leather grips.

Good, showing a mixed gray patina on the blade, along with a number of edge dings and some minor pitting. The guard shows signs of heavy use to match the blade dings, with dents, some upward bending of the cross guard, and a few minor cracks. The grip is fair with some wear and material loss. A scarce Confederate sword.