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Thank you Ian and Uwe..as soon as it arrives in state ill take some higher quality images for you guys to take a look at for me..appreciate the responses! Regards Todd

Thank you Eric for the advice..once it is unboxed ill head round and have a closer inspection and will take some detailed shots of the various pieces.

Oh ok.. A Buddhist symbol..had not seen a maedate featuring that symbol anywhere and it had me stumped..thank you! The seller had stated he believed the maedate was a later addition to the set. Uwe..thanks very much for the info re kanji! I guess id really like an opinion on the completeness and period of the set? Was sold as a complete matching mid to late Edo period Armour with no additions..does this appear to be the case from the pictures I can provide? Is there anything particular that points to this in style or build? It seems a very basic kabuto and not everyones cup of tea but something appeals to me about the entirety..

Extra images showing menpo and the signed kanji common to all pieces Regards Todd

Evening everyone! I have joined this forum hoping to garner some knowledge and insight into a set of armour a workmate has aquired. Im the first to admit my level of knowledge about this particular area is seriously lacking and hoped someone amongst you may have some insight and perhaps give me some details regarding this armour...in particular the maedate..it is supposed to be mid to late edo period however the maedate is perhaps newer? Each piece of armour is signed with the same kanji which is included in the pictures if anyone could translate? I have only the following pictures until it arrives as it has been boxed for moving. Thanks in advance and thanks for having me! Regards Todd