Japanese crests

[Echo]

I'm looking for someone who can help me find out about japanese crests. I'm not talking about the things on the top of helmets, I mean the little symbols you find on sleeves or armour etc., the ones that represent your clan or house or family. if anyone knows where I can find out about them, can they let me know. Arigato.

[KhawMengLee]

I'm looking for someone who can help me find out about japanese crests. I'm not talking about the things on the top of helmets, I mean the little symbols you find on sleeves or armour etc., the ones that represent your clan or house or family. if anyone knows where I can find out about them, can they let me know. Arigato.

They are called Kamon. You can get them painted when you order your Dou from Japan. You can get stickers as well of the more common clans.

Do a google search and you can find out more.

[greg]

sometimes this site is helpful, sometimes not....http://www.netpersons.co.jp/cgi-bin/kamon/yybbs.cgi

[Optomitrist]

Here is the #1 site on armour. It also has very useful links.


http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/katchu.html

[crabbi]

Brilliant link Optomitrist....thanks...!

Ref Kamon... check out these threads:
http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6089
http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4807
http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1910

There is a lot of info in these threads... or do a Forum search on 'Kamon'....

Cheers

[gsx1100s]

Here is a link to a book I own that is an amazing source of Mons.

http://www.wmhawley.com/products/books/mon.php

cheers Michael

[Echo]

Here is a link to a book I own that is an amazing source of Mons.

http://www.wmhawley.com/products/books/mon.php

cheers Michael

Thanks gsx1100s, that book looks like just the thing I'm after!