Hata was a vertically-mounted banner mounted on a pole. It was used to mark the location of the Kaisha, the headquarters of his command, and the Daibutai. It allowed to their commander easy guide of the troop movements. ^[1] It was the source for the respected office of hatamoto, or 'banner bearer', for such advisors carried of the daimyo's words to the rest of his clan. ^[2]

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