Sashimono (指物, 差物, 挿物, meaning "thing that denotes" or "thing that is inserted") were small banners historically worn by soldiers in feudal Japan, for identification during battles. == Description == Sashimono poles were attached to the backs of the dō "cuirass" by special fittings.
Sashimono (指物, 差物, 挿物, meaning "thing that denotes" or "thing that is inserted") were small banners historically worn by soldiers in feudal Japan, for identification during battles. == Description == Sashimono poles were attached to the backs of the dō "cuirass" by special fittings.
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