A 采配 was a baton carried by samurai commanders in feudal Japan. The saihai or sai-hai was a sign of rank and a signal device. ==Appearance and use== A saihai usually consisted of a lacquered wood stick with metal ends. The butt had a hole for a cord for the saihai to be hung from the armor of the samurai when not being used. The head of the sa...
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Baton carried by leaders to aid in the direction of troops; worn at the waist when not in use.
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