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This is a military rite where the commander of a unit upon his
departure from that unit is given a sword by his most trusted non-
commissioned officers for the leadership and command
responsibility he exhibited while he was in command of that
particular unit during a dinner or gathering in that commander's
honor.

Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; Merced

Keyword(s): RITUAL

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535

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