Mervyn Mitton

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This shows the head of the swagger stick - with the SAAF Eagle ...........................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-6209-0-93667800-1363618710.jpgclick...............

This is the sword to give scale to his Swagger Stick. Very often on heads of these sticks , there will be dents. Particularly on the South African pattern which has a head like a mushroom. In fact the dents come from when the officer drops it in a corner or, on a table. The head is of two sections of silver and dents easily. ............................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-6209-0-40581500-1363618434.jpgclick.............

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This was an official issue - note the 'U' for Union (of SA) and the Broad Arrow of the Board of Ordenance. This is repeated on the blade. ............................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-6209-0-51745600-1363617866.jpgclick...............

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