Armoured apron, haidate

Warriors on horseback were very vulnerable to the sweeping sword strokes of their enemies. Underneath their armoured skirt of seven sections they wore a chain mail apron which extended to protect the upper legs.

The upper parts of the apron. haidate are made of blue brocade silk reinforced with printed deerskin. Below the legs are made of padded chain mail, strengthened with iron ribs.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-303-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1905.184 D
Date:	19th century Early 19th century
Material:
Dimensions:	66.00" H (whole suit)
What:	Suit of armour / arm piece
Subject:	Weapons / armour
Who:
Where:	Japan
Event:
Description:	Two arm pieces from a suit of armour, of figured blue silk and applied linked chain-mail and lacquered plates: Japan, early 19th century
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