Complete Samurai Armor - Yoroi 20th Century Circa 1950s/60s -

KABUTO in wrought iron with seven black lacquered wrought iron plates. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with three degrees. SHIKORO (neck cover) with four degrees in black lacquered iron and green and orange silk braiding. FUKIGAYESHI (the side wings) and MABI SA SHI (the visor) in wrought iron decorated with suede leather decorated with geometric patterns.Samurai half-mask called MEMPO in black lacquered iron, pronounced chin, mobile nose, pierced nostrils, horsehair moustache, visible gilded teeth and red lacquered upper lips.Four-stage gorget in black lacquered iron and green silk.SODE (shoulder guards) in seven stages in lacquered metal and green silk.Black lacquered iron breastplate stamped with the golden mon of the Fukushima clan and green silk braiding.Arm guards, kote, in chainmail and iron plates.Skirt, kusazuri, and thigh guards, haidate, with five rows in black lacquered metal and green silk.Leggings, suneate, in iron plates, chainmail and green silk.Very good general condition. Additional photos and details upon request. Sold with its carrying case (gusoku bitsu) and its display stand. Dimensions of the armor in seated position: 153 x 55 x 46 cm. Notes: In Japan, samurai are commemorated every year, many people and temples often keep such armor for generations.