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Captain Styles' swagger stick
A swagger stick was a short stick, similar to a cane or baton, often carried by high-ranking military officers.
In 2285, Captain Lawrence H. Styles was known for commanding his ship, the USS Excelsior, while carrying a swagger stick. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)
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James B. Sikking's portrayal of Styles emulates another character Sikking played in the television series Hill Street Blues, who also often carried a swagger stick – in this case, as a homage to George Patton.