A verger (or virger, so called after the staff of the office, or wandsman in British English though archaic) is a person, usually a layperson, who assists in the ordering of religious services, particularly in Anglican churches.
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This is a traditional virge as used by vergers. There are many styles of virges. Most of them resemb...