Japanese Kamon “Mondokoro” Crests Group D
A GRANITE BAY DESIGN MICROSITE JAPANESE FAMILY CRESTS
It was natural for Kamon to be placed on weapons like the Samurai Sword (Katana) and Samurai armor (Kacchu). Although there were no limitations placed upon usage, using another family’s Kamon was a cause of conflict. This was especially true of using the Kamon of members of the upper class.