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The ‘Flower’ on the receiver is a 16 petalled ‘Chrysanthemum.’ It is considered a symbol of the royal family, and was placed on Military Rifles to indicate ownership by the Emporer. The Chrysanthemum was often removed, (by grinding or otherwise defaced,) to prevent a possession of the Emporer from falling into the hands of the ‘Barbarians’.
