【Kamon name】 Chrysanthemum15

Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum is used as an emblem for the imperial family, ever since the Emperor Go-Toba from the Kamakura period. In the 4th year of Meiji period, all non-royal use of the emblem was outlawed.

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The origins of this emblem is unclear. It is said that the emblem represents the arm protector used by archers, or alternatively it is derived from a magatama which was used as a divine symbol.

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