Wiktionary
n. a short stick carried by a uniformed person as a symbol of authority
WordNet
n. a short cane or stick covered with leather and carried by army officers
Wikipedia
A swagger stick is a short stick or riding crop usually carried by a uniformed person as a symbol of authority. A swagger stick is shorter than a staff or cane, and is usually made from rattan. Its modern use derives from the vine staff carried by Roman centurions as an emblem of office.
Usage examples of "swagger stick".
Smyth said politely, touching his peaked cap with his swagger stick, his other arm still in a sling.
He saluted the swagger stick against the peak of his hat and strode toward the steps at the far side of the brick porch leading down to his men, his staff car,, and to his destiny.
He saluted the swagger stick against the peak of his hat and strode toward the steps at the far side of the brick porch leading down to his men, his staff car,—.
The kind of guy who used to lead his men over the top of some trench in Flanders in the old days armed with a swagger stick.
Impatiently China slapped the swagger stick into the palm of his hand.
He wore a beige helmet liner and slapped a swagger stick repeatedly against his palm to show his delight at the unexpected advent of the Medal of Freedom winner.
From the corner of his eye Jeff saw the officer lift his swagger stick and cut savagely at the senior of the two policemen.