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As for augmentation, it is the coat of arms which permitted to add its crest to the subject with the king and the feudal lord in the achievement.
It is "Hairyoumon" which Japanese is said as.
Two kinds of reasons.
Mere grace "Patronage." and "favor"
Merit           "Achievement."
Both a domain and a title of nobility were given to an advantage by an old age.
Many augmentations were done instead of the limited domain, the place floor.
As for this arms, succession was forgiven to the descendant.
The effect of pride of the families was tremendous.
Takamori Saigou is augmentation that it was permitted by Meiji Emperor.
The 16 chrysanthemum which can be
never used is added with the subject.
(B)augmentation