ZFC3209
US // Military Swagger stick / WWI
Sub-collection: Artifacts not flagsUS // Military Swagger stick / WWI
A swagger stick evolved from the riding crop, and is a hand-held "pointer" carried by military personnel. This swagger stick is tipped with a silver point, and a bell crown top defaced with a stylized US shield.
They have a long history of use. Originally in the Roman Legions, they were just practical, and way to augment pointing or gesturing. They could also be used to administer punishment by centurions.
In WWI they were carried by British officers as a symbol of rank. This practice was quickly mimicked by U.S. officers as in this example.
They are not proscribed, but have generally fallen out of favor in the modern military.
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 1 |
| Length of Fly | 24.75 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Stylized US Arms |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | wood |
| Comments on Fabric | With silver metal ends |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | NONE |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Research Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Public Copy & Signs |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, tarnished |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1917-1918 |