Ashigaru Suit

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An OKASHI GUSOKU or “Lent Armour” of the 1700s. This Suit is typical of (Mid Quality) Armour that was issued to the ASHIGARU (Foot Soldiers) by their Lords. Suit is marked #38 (kanji) inside the DO. The red Mon may indicate some nominal rank. See Ian Bottomly’s Book Arms, and Armor of Samurai pg.32 and Turnbull’s Book SAMURAI.