Sashimono

Not to be confused with Nobori.
For the sashimono-shi (指し物師) woodworking technique, see Japanese carpentry.

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.

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