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...a little tug and twist on the brass reveals the wood handle with matching swirls. Then

...

... take a look at the ends of the brass covers. And ...

Now think about this ... Wouldn't this be a great advertising gimmick for the Batchelder

Uniform Company? If so, how many were made? Or was it a special presentation piece

for the company owner? Or for employees?

Yes, it is a made up piece but made up for some special reason.