Batons

noun

1. A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes

   "the baton of a field marshal"

2. The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
3. An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
4. A short stout club used primarily by policemen; a truncheon (UK).
5. An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).