When one designated (also Staupen, , Staupenschlag, of or from the westslawischen staup for altar, stake or post) in the Middle Ages a body punishment, with which the condemned one was struck at the pillory, which carries therefore also the name . For it a brushwood bundle, which Staupe or the Staupbesen, was used, manufactured usually from Birkenreisig, into which every now and then sharp edged metal fragments or stones were trained.

In various European armies was the in 19. Century inside usually. Contrary to the Spiessrutenlaufen the was regarded as dishonorable punishment, was thus connected with an honouring loss for the soldier concerned.

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