paulownia crest (5-7 pattern)
A traditional Japanese crest featuring paulownia leaves and blossoms: three leaves, with seven blossoms on the center leaf and five on each side leaf. Often associated with the imperial family and government.
The 5-7 paulownia crest is also used as the emblem of the Prime Minister of Japan.
Standard kanji spelling for this crest name.
Variant spelling with の inserted; both forms are used.
From 五 (five), 七 (seven), and 桐 (paulownia), referring to the number of blossoms on the leaves in the crest design.