Many cultures have such weapons in their histories. It is simply a piece of wood that can be wielded with a single hand, with a stone or metal blade tied to one end for breaking things. In America, we usually call them tomahawks...

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Originally Posted by MattO (Post 11235825) It is a fascis, which is latin for "bundle." Fasces were bundles of birch rods tied tightly together around an axe, which in Roman times were carried by guards before an authority figure like a judge or emperor. They literally represent the power to whip you (the rods) or kill you (the axe) for breaking the law. Fasces have a history in modern iconography, too, as symbolic of national unity and the power of the state. They appear on the French coat of arms, as well as our own Lincoln Memorial and the statue of Eternal Vigilance outside the National Archives. Most memorably, though, fasces were adopted by Benito Mussolini. His political party was called Fasci di combattimento, which evoked both the fasces and the related Italian word fascio, a labor union or political group. Basically, it meant "the war group." Yup, it's where the term "fascist" comes from.

You gotta admit, it was a great bluff -- :1orglaugh

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Originally Posted by CuriousToyBoy (Post 11235907) Jack. Why not just enter and win Jeopardy and get it over with. I say because I would bet big money and give big odds that you KNEW what you were Googling to find that pic. ;-) Love you dude, WAY to smart for most people. :2 cents: :thumbsup :winkwink:

Lindsay, I made every word of it up, old boy -- :winkwink:

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Originally Posted by CuriousToyBoy (Post 11235957) Ah, having to explain my sarcasm yet again today.... Re-read what I wrote - you knew what you were googling to find that PICTURE. :thumbsup :winkwink:

Of course I know. I googled it -- http://images.google.com/images?svnu...wk&btnG=Search