gold stick

noun

the gilded rod carried on state occasions by certain members of the royal household.
the bearer of it.

Gold Stick

a gilt rod carried by the colonel of the Life Guards or the captain of the gentlemen-at-arms
the bearer of this rod

First recorded in 1795–1805

Whenever the Queen and King move, two court officials back before them, one carrying a gold stick and the other a silver stick.

Our oracle with the gold stick must have the ground to himself, or keep his wisdom for another set of readers.

Was there no Gold Stick in Waiting to show the baggage to the door?

To make the gold stick to the surface, glair or white of egg is used in all cases.

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