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Welcome, merlor!
You might be thinking of the fasces, the bundle of rods with an embedded axe, that the Romans would carry at the head of a parade. It has been a symbol of power and authority, appearing on coins and flags down through the ages, including the liberty-head dime. More about it here:
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/fasces.html#usa
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