【Kamon name】 Turtle shell3
Turtle shell
This emblem is a pictorial representation of a turtle's shell. These are often used in shrines as a divine emblem, and are common in the Izumo region.
Scales
Scales refer to those from a fish, but also refer to a similarly shaped pattern. The emblem has been used by the Kamkura Hojo family, and by the late Hojo family as well.
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