Aamir Hussain
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Another tradition handed down from the British is that when in ceremonial dress -- with swords, the President of the mess keeps his sword indoors, others leave them at the door. This is a Brit tradition that continued and, if due to drinking, a brawl breaks out amongst the officers, there are no lethal weapons used in the fight, but only the President of the mess, to keep things in order (and he is not allowed to drink) keeps his sword indoors.