Maedate translation.

[gunto]

Hello,
I just bourght this kabuto and I can only translate the first kanji "8" ,but what does the second kanji mean?

[kaigunair]

could be 幡 or banner/flags, the whole meaning is hachiman or the shinto god of war.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachiman

[gunto]

Hello Kaigunair
You are right ,it also got the Mitsudomoe mon.
Thanks for Your reply.
I know this kabuto isnt very old ,but I just couldnt resist it.

[Staldion]

I understand why