The pace stick is usually permitted to be carried off the parade ground by the regimental sergeant major alone; however, at a particular regiment's discretion, other sergeants and sergeants-major or equivalent may carry a pace stick if they are qualified drill instructors.

In 1952 the Royal Military Academy Sergeant Major, John Lord, started the pace stick competition as a test in the use of the pace stick. The team consists of 4 members 3 pacers and a driver who paces at the back of the team.

Jun 11, 2021 · However, in 1928, the then Academy Sergeant Major, Arthur Brand, developed the Pace-Stick to be used as an aide to drill, to mark out the correct distances between troops on parade and to ensure a full 30 inch marching pace was being taken.

The pace stick is usually permitted to be carried off the parade ground by the Regimental Sergeant Major alone; however, at a particular regiment's discretion, other sergeant-majors may carry a pace stick.

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 use derives from the vine staff carried by Roman centurions as an emblem of office.

Jul 7, 2022 · The ceremonial baton is a short, thick stick-like object, typically in wood or metal, that is traditionally the sign of a field marshal or a similar high-ranking military officer, and carried as a piece of their uniform.

The pace stick of the Regimental Sergeant Major Royal Australian Engineers is fitted with a ‘field service level’. The pace stick was originally used by field gun teams to ensure correct distances between the guns on the battlefield, thus ensuring effective fire.

This rare English military cane would have once been used by a regimental sergeant major as a pace stick. Consisting of two pieces of wood, the hinged shaft opens to the fixed position of the length of one pace.

The pace stick is usually permitted to be carried off the parade ground by the Regimental Sergeant Major alone; however, at a particular regiment's discretion, other sergeants-major may carry a pace stick.

We offer Light Oak, Rosewood and Black sticks only at present. • The Regimental Stick as used by Sergeant's and SNCOs. • Overall length 36” (91cm). • Beautifully finished plain silver top and bottom. • High grade lacquer finish.