Pegaso samurai -Edo period - opinions please

[The Riveteer]

Hi David,
My two cents to your questions:

Thank you Yellowcat (and all others who have contributed) - a couple of dollars worth there at least, - I think I need you on speed dial



David

 

[Oda]

Felix's post are always a treasure trove of knowledge on all things samurai.

Oda.

 

[yellowcat]

Add couple of armour pictures. Interesting to see the Do/chest armour is bullet proof .

From the Phoenix Art Museum
Tameshi gusoku (bullet tested) armor of the Tatehagido type from the Edo period (early 17th century and 18th century). It features a chest piece made of vertical strips of iron riveted together which would actually protect the warrior from firearms. This particular set armor was tested with three bullets fired at the chest — they left dents (and in one case, a residue of lead) but the wearer would have been unharmed.

Front view

Back view