Kanemono Posted March 31, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2019 Jingasa were mainly used during the mid to late Edo Period (1700-1860). The word "Kasa" meaning hat and "Jin" military. These are Japanese Foot Soldier's bamboo and lacquer based helmets. These helmets provided exceptional protection from attack with a blade from a horseman. Styles of Jingasa varied according to family or Clan. This example bears the Family's MON or crest in gold on the front, which identified the wearer's affiliation. These were issued to Infantry who acted as Musketeers using the then prevalent matchlocks. Size: 12 1/2” wide, 11 1/2” deep, 5 1/2” high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted April 2, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 2, 2019 I used to collect these and on every trip to Japan I would buy one or two. Gotta find the box they are stored in and photograph them some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger41 Posted June 7, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 7, 2019 Perhaps you can find them and sell one or two to the real headgear collectors ?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted June 8, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 8, 2019 Perhaps you can find them and sell one or two to the real headgear collectors ?????????? Let me know when one of them appears.....Maybe Dean wants one or two..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger41 Posted June 8, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 8, 2019 Clearly, you do not play well with others !!!!! Nice helmets, I didn't know you had those....I should have looked closer at the stuff you brought home from JP ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted June 9, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 9, 2019 Don't collect but sure do admire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now