Sashimono

Sashimono were small banners, commonly worn by bushi on the back of their armor. Its use was introduced by the Kami Akodo himself. Way of the Lion, p. 99
== Purpose ==
Sashimono were only worn on during wartime, they consisted of a small staff with an outrigger or crossbar which kept a colored banner visible from a distance to any observers. Their primary purpose was to allow for easy identification of formations in a battle by their commander and were used to identify the wearer or wearer's clan. 
Sashimono were worn by foot and mounted units, with some types denoting their function, type or ranks. 
== Appearance ==
Divided into three sections each, the sashimono would bear the clan mon at the top, the family mon in the middle, and a blank field of the unit's assigned color on the bottom. 
== External Links ==
* Sashimono (Winds of Change)
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