The Australian Army uses the Swagger stick as a traditional ceremonial symbol of authority, commonly carried under the right arm by a Company Sergeant Major and Commissioned Officers, particularly in ceremonial or “Walking Out” dress. The swagger stick is made of dark coloured polished timber with the top 9 cm painted black, the top and bottom of the stick has metal caps screwed on.Set in to the top/side of the stick - Australian Engineers Badge over a “'V”symbol.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt244, swagger stick, ceremonial equipment