Is there a name for this thing?

Factual Questions
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Its baton shaped, approximately 1 foot long. I picture a Roman emperor carrying one. The most famous one was one given to Goering after being promoted. It was made of pearl and covered in diamonds. I believe that its currently on display at the West Point miliitary museum.

2

It could be a fasces, the Roman sign of imperial power that was co-opted by Mussolini (and gave its name to fascism).

3

Field Marshal’s baton?

4

Do you mean a scepter?

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Excerpted from Wiki’s entry on baton:

6

I’m pretty sure it’s an ocarina.

7

Maybe a sweet potato?

[QUOTE=Baffle]
It could be a fasces, the Roman sign of imperial power that was co-opted by Mussolini (and gave its name to fascism).
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I hope I’m not the only one that read:

“It could be feces.”

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[QUOTE=bibliophage]
Field Marshal’s baton?
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Yes. Goering’s looked very similar to that. I thought it might have a cute german name or some special name.

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[QUOTE=bibliophage]
Field Marshal’s baton?
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Yes. Goering’s looked very similar to that. I thought it might have a cute german name or some special name.

[QUOTE=brewha]

I hope I’m not the only one that read:

“It could be feces.”

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When I first read about where the word facist came from I thought the same thing.

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There is a Ukrainian version of this called a Bulawa which was traditionally carried by a leader during ceremony. The tradition persists to this day - here is a picture of Victor Yushchenko holding one. (Jeez, I feel sorry for that guy.)

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[QUOTE=Anaamika]
Do you mean a scepter?
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or Mace ?

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[QUOTE=furryman]
Its baton shaped, approximately 1 foot long. I picture a Roman emperor carrying one. The most famous one was one given to Goering after being promoted. It was made of pearl and covered in diamonds. I believe that its currently on display at the West Point miliitary museum.
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A 1920s Style Death Ray?