This is a very rare sheet iron guard variation of the Courtney & Tennent Confederate Naval Cutlass.  It was manufactured by Mole in England.  The top of the blade is clearly marked Mole.  It was made for Courtney & Tennent of Charlston, South Carolina, which held a contract with the Confederate Navy.  It is a beautiful example.  The blade still has most of it's original polish and is very clearly marked COURTNEY & TENNENT, CHARLESTON. S. C.  The blade has no chips on its edge.  The leather gripped scales are in excellent condition.  The sheet iron guard is not dented, warped or shifted in any manner.  Further, it is in its original scabbard which is in superb condition, with a beautiful, original frog.  It is just about as good an assembly as you could ever hope to find.  P.O.R.  SOLD!!