The Confederate Masonic Ring

Now, for the first time, you can show your pride at being a Southerner and a Mason. This handsome ring is handmade by Brother Gordon Spurlock from Georgia out of 316 stainless steel and the emblems are die struck for greater detail and then bronze plated. Each ring is a "working man's ring" as it will not bend, break or rust. They are polished to beautiful shine and will last long enough to be passed down from generation to generation.

This unique design was developed by Brother Michael Duminiak, Commander of the Pennsylvania Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to capture the timeless symbols and virtues of the Confederate Mason. The familiar Symbols of Freemasonry are set upon our beloved Southern Cross, producing one of the most pleasing geometric designs you will ever see. Surrounding this emblem are two well-known phrases linking your Southern and Masonic Heritage.

Along the top of the ring it proclaims "We are a Band of Brothers" which references both our ancient and honorable fraternity as well as our Confederate ties of brotherhood as stated in the rousing song "Bonnie Blue Flag". At the base of the ring, it reads "Deo Vindice". This reference to our Creator and his power to protect and deliver us appeared on the Great Seal of the Confederacy and even to this day would hold meaning to all true Brothers.

This hand-crafted, handsome, durable and meaningful ring costs only $99! (+$5 for shipping) You're not going to find a Confederate Masonic Ring for sale from any other source and you won't find a better ring for that price anywhere. The best part is that $1 from the sale of every ring will be donated towards the preservation of our Confederate heritage. Half of that donation will go to the Museum of the Confederacy for the conservation of our ancestors' Battle Flags. The other half will be given to various other efforts to preserve our heritage, depending on the amount of money raised through the sale of these rings and the project in greatest need at the time. You could order your ring directly from Brother Gordon for the same $99 +$5 for shipping, but for $1 to go towards preserving our heritage, you must order through this website.

Celebrate your Southern and Masonic Pride! Click here to order your ring today!

 
CONFEDERATE MASONS

Masonry was strongly represented in the ranks of the Confederacy. Roughly a quarter of the Confederate Cabinet was composed of Masons. Along with hundreds of Masons of various ranks in the Confederate military, there were 59 Confederate Generals who were Masons including:

  • Lewis Armistead who was killed at Gettysburg and who is depicted in the Masonic Memorial at the Gettysburg National Military Park
  • William Barksdale who was also killed at Gettysburg
  • Pierre Beauregard who fired on Ft. Sumter and commanded at 1st Manassas and Shiloh
  • Bernard Bee who was killed at 1st Manassas shortly after making the famous statement "There stands Jackson like a stone wall" which generated the nickname of "Stonewall" Jackson
  • John Breckenridge who had run for President in the 1860 election
  • Patrick Cleburne who was known as the "Stonewall of the West" and was killed at the Battle of Franklin
  • Nathan Forrest known as the "Wizard of the Saddle" and deemed by many historians as the greatest cavalry commander of all time.
  • Henry Heth who essentially began the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Albert Johnston who was killed at the Battle of Shiloh
  • James Kemper who was wounded in Pickett's Charge
  • John Magruder who defended the Virginia Peninsula against overwhelming forces.
  • John Morgan the famous cavalry raider who advanced as far north as Ohio.
  • George Pickett of Gettysburg fame.
  • Albert Pike who was and continued to be the foremost leader in American Masonry of his era.
  • Joseph Wheeler known as "Fightin' Joe" who would later command all volunteer forces in the Spanish American War invasion of Cuba, including future President and Brother Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Henry Wise who was also Governor of Virginia.

Recently, the remains of the last crew of the amazing Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley were laid to rest, including Brother George Dixon, Confederate Lieutenant and Commander of the H.L. Hunley when it carried out the first successful submarine attack in history. Brother Dixon became involved with the Hunley through fellow Mason William Alexander who was one of the builders of the submarine, while recovering in Mobile, AL from a leg would he received at the Battle of Shiloh.

These men were proud Southerners and Masons and their valor and virtue are celebrated to this day.

Send any questions or comments to mike@duminiak.com or call 814-880-7328.