Fasces

Fasces ( ; , from the Latin word "fascis", meaning "bundle"; ) is a bundle of wooden rods, sometimes showing an axe blade. The fasces is an Italian symbol originated from the Etruscan civilization and was passed on to ancient Rome.
Symbolism.
In Ancient Rome, fasces symbolized a magistrate's power and jurisdiction.
During early 20th century, the fasces was used to represent fascism. The symbol was used by the National Fascist Party of Benito Mussolini.