Ordinary in heraldic blazon.
1In ancient Rome, fasces were carried by lictors in imperial processions and ceremonies.
2A victorious general, saluted as "Imperator" by his soldiers, had his fasces crowned with laurel.
3I believe they are called fasces.
4The fasces were symbols of authority, first used by the Roman kings, then by the consuls, then by the emperors.
5Meanwhile, if the test of fascism is breaking up labour unions, certain American communists should be presented with fasces crowned with laurel.