Original 19th Century Japanese Samurai Edo Period Enameled Cuirass with Shoulder, Arm & Hand Armor Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia except for the handles on

except for the handles on the pot and lid

not a bad address

It appears fully functional with a nice sharp original firing pin and pristine bore

single tinted visor and canvas padded storage bag with stenciled name tag that reads COL BRITTING

Original 19th Century Japanese Samurai Edo Period Enameled Cuirass with Shoulder, Arm & Hand Armor Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia except for the handles onOriginal Item: One of a kind set. Japanese armor is thought to have evolved from the armor used in ancient China and Korea. Cuirasses and helmets were manufactured in Japan as early as the 4th century. Tank, worn by foot soldiers and keik, worn by horsemen were both pre samurai types of early Japanese cuirass constructed from iron plates connected together by leather thongs. During the Heian period (794 1185), the Japanese cuirass evolved into the