Part Japanese Armour

Norman McCormick · 5th April 2018, 05:25 PM

More photographs.
Regards,
Norman.

Battara · 5th April 2018, 11:18 PM

Very nice. Wish I could wear them!

Oliver Pinchot · 6th April 2018, 02:25 AM

You will be reassured to know that they can be precisely dated to the Edo Period (1603-1868.)

Norman McCormick · 6th April 2018, 04:21 PM

Hi,
Many thanks for the kind words and information. I have a few questions. Who was likely to wear this kind of armour? I have the impression that it was probably a retainer rather than anyone of rank. The Edo period spans quite a number of years, is there anyway of narrowing the timeline or was this armour type used more or less unchanged throughout the time period 1603-1868?
My Regards,
Norman.

Bob A · 6th April 2018, 04:42 PM

Fascinating to see this, thank you.

The cordage used to fasten the armor to the arms looks modern. Is that the case?

5th April 2018, 05:25 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,646	More photographs. Regards, Norman. Attached Images

5th April 2018, 11:18 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Very nice. Wish I could wear them!

6th April 2018, 02:25 AM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	You will be reassured to know that they can be precisely dated to the Edo Period (1603-1868.)

6th April 2018, 04:21 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,646	Hi, Many thanks for the kind words and information. I have a few questions. Who was likely to wear this kind of armour? I have the impression that it was probably a retainer rather than anyone of rank. The Edo period spans quite a number of years, is there anyway of narrowing the timeline or was this armour type used more or less unchanged throughout the time period 1603-1868? My Regards, Norman.

6th April 2018, 04:42 PM	#5
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 446	Fascinating to see this, thank you. The cordage used to fasten the armor to the arms looks modern. Is that the case?