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Japanese Jingasa Samurai Helmet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
Japanese Jingasa Samurai Helmet
Japanese light weight military helmet worn by Samurai. JINGASA ("camp hat"; helmet). These were issued to the lowliest soldiers of the Japanese War Lords (The Samurai). They were used by simple Infantry. Made from layers of paper glued together, and then lacquered to waterproof, and hold the shape. This one is brown, with hand painted symbols, including a gold symbol in front. This is the samurai Family Kamon (symbol), or the "Mon" of the Daimyo he serves. No liner. Some cracks to the lacquer, nothing serious. In the shape of Bajo Gasa (for riding).