Posted January 30, 201213 yr Hey guys, i dont know much, but i know that a fair few of you boys have been in the army or are interested in militaria, so i was wondering if you could help me out. Im in the Australian Army Cadets and my current rank gives me the right to use a Swagger Stick, or a roughly 60 cm long piece of bamboo wrapped in leather. The only problem is that our unit only has 1 and there are two of us who can use one :disgust: So what i am asking here is if any of you fellas can link me a website where i can purchase a Swagger Stick Thanks
January 30, 201213 yr Or... (just sayin) you could choose NOT to get a swagger stick and stay completely douche-free? Seriously dude, the secret to a long and happy military career (and to earning respect and a good developing leadership style) is to give all the bull**** little things a wide berth. "RHIP" is exactly what you *shouldn't* do! Things like swagger sticks reinforce entirely the wrong sort of attributes we look for in a leader. / old fart opinion mode....OFF http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/armouredservice.bmp
January 30, 201213 yr Author ohh okay man look ill take that into account but the fact is....id rather a cool stick! :db:
January 30, 201213 yr Or... (just sayin) you could choose NOT to get a swagger stick and stay completely douche-free? Seriously dude, the secret to a long and happy military career (and to earning respect and a good developing leadership style) is to give all the bull**** little things a wide berth. "RHIP" is exactly what you *shouldn't* do! Things like swagger sticks reinforce entirely the wrong sort of attributes we look for in a leader. / old fart opinion mode....OFF What he said +1
January 30, 201213 yr I can understand. I was in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and I get that you worked for that stick. Contact military surplus shops would be my advice. Maybe you could score a cool antique one somewhere. Possibly donate it to your corps when you age out giving it a story if you end up being outstanding. Enjoy it, I had a great time in Cadets. They ruined cadets in Canada..... You get rank as you get older instead of earning it. Stupid parents are wrecking everything. I would also somewhat take the advice above if it was me. Don't bring it out every day but maybe at ceremonies and parade days. Then you could get a cool flashy one! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/SirChuc/smokejumper3.jpg http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/valorousunit.bmphttp://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/OperationCrownRibbon02.jpg Or as one of many thousands of Canadians have said, my guns are at the bottom of that lake. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. - On Gun Confiscation
January 30, 201213 yr Or... (just sayin) you could choose NOT to get a swagger stick and stay completely douche-free? What you mean I can't Rep Bammo again what the hell. Ohh well have a pat on the back anyway well done that man. :hi: Anyway you might try http://www.shop.hassayampasurplus.com/, http://www.cadetshop.com.au/ or maybe http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/ There is a massive ebay like militaria site but I have never had any need to book mark it and I can't find it right now. Also look on ebay heaps of militaria stuff there mainly US and UK but you might find something. Otherwise take the sage advice already given and ignore your deep seeded need to obtain all things of rank that show you care more about yourself then those you lead. Edited January 30, 201213 yr by chambersAUS http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/VisOne_Photo/Signatures%20and%20Banners/VisP.png
January 31, 201213 yr Author Look guys thanks for all your help, and ill take your Old Fart views into account haha, but ive worked hard to reach this rank, and i have worked harder to be appointed Adjutant. So my heart is set on acquiring this stick I saw my Adjutant use when i was a recruit. Thanks for the help guys. :hi:
January 31, 201213 yr All jokes aside. Lets look at some hard evidence. Firstly. Harry Potter looked pretty cool with a stick, well, I've never seen any of her movies but by judging the amount of cool kids that line up outside target to get her new book, I'd have to say she's pretty darn cool. I reckon you'd look pretty cool with a nice stick, and even if you don't atleast you have something to flick dog crap off the bottom of your shoe with. Hope that helped. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
January 31, 201213 yr It's not about the size of the stick it's the way you use it? http://matt.itsthemadhouse.com/na/sigs/na-sig-gruanch5.png http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/bulletmagnet.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/gren.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/ocrs.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/opagamaserv.jpg
January 31, 201213 yr I'd rather have a ban stick right about now... http://i.imgur.com/ebwNl.png The Nomula: nom = 3(nom) or 3nom :. nom = nomnomnom :. nomnomnom + omnnom^2 - nom = omnnomnomnomomn _____________________2nom( 1/2 nom) Oh' date=' and i shottie having gunners mutant epic PR playing children[/quote']
January 31, 201213 yr Try a Saddlery store , ask for a hacking cane. Thats what a swagger stick actually is. Dont know of any real subaltern's who'd carry one. I definitely didn't. You will look like a poser with one. Unless your unit actually rides horses ?? :hi: Edited January 31, 201213 yr by Shifty.au
January 31, 201213 yr I defiantly didn't. ummm... I do not think that word means what you think it does. :hi: But otherwise completely agree with you http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/armouredservice.bmp
January 31, 201213 yr ummm... I do not think that word means what you think it does. Oops :shower: The Princess Bride = awesome movie Me = poor speller
January 31, 201213 yr get a gun.... gun beats stick any day.... what are these damn cadets teaching you! [sIGPIC]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e176/Bundy_BE4R/nsofbundy2.jpg[/sIGPIC]http://www.combatsimsint.com/images/csi-gallery-header.jpg
January 31, 201213 yr Sounds like its time to give up cadets and sign up before your forever doomed in the eyes of your future oppos. I'm not a sir I work for a living. =]UG[=Darksealicous
January 31, 201213 yr I could make you one if you'd like. Doesn't look beyond my skills. http://img.carters.com.au/87549.jpg Something like that? http://i.imgur.com/E1qdM.png
February 1, 201213 yr What about a polish axe handle. I remember seeing those around. I don't know if they are corps specific though...
February 1, 201213 yr Going by sameee's photo, i think you should be able to saw a pool cue in half, Use the pointy end, And be able to show not only what rank you are BUT how resourceful you are Even if the other kiddies make fun of you :haha:
February 2, 201213 yr Author Hahaha ohh some of these replies :cowboy: Well thanks for all the help, i have been searching online and i cant find the one our drill pam allows, so looks like ill make my own and ill be carrying half a pool cue with a bit of scrap metal on parade haha :animal_rooster:
February 2, 201213 yr http://www.simpletrade.com.au/antiques-collectables-and-art/militaria/FOR-SALE/QLD/military-cane--swagger-stick/800180994 http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z174/ironchefspook/spook_BF2_PR_1.png
February 2, 201213 yr Pool cue and a number 8 ball Actually here is how I would do it. Go into a pool hall and find the ****tiest looking cue - bent to all hell. Buy it. Cut it so you end up with roughly the centre 1/3rd. Carve: http://i.imgur.com/Zf5YZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mM3zD.jpg Could add a shell casing to the end for protection against wear or bend and silver solder a bit of copper sheeting. 45-70 casing otherwise. 45acp might work too. The swaggar stick was made by a POW of the boer war - odds are you have slightly less free time than he did but I reckon with a bit of work and careful planning you could make something nice Dimentions: 29" (74cm) L x 1 3/4" (4.5cm) W x (at the grip) Edited February 2, 201213 yr by OrdeaL http://i.imgur.com/E1qdM.png
May 10, 201213 yr Author I know this thread is old as the hills...............but guess what! http://i.imgur.com/hCcET.jpg Beret + Swagger Stick = Winning at life
May 10, 201213 yr Now go whack some little cadets with it :evil: "Eight glorious sides and eight stunning angles!"
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