Original Pre-1870 Japanese EDO Period Samurai Jingasa Helmet Books & Films and inside on cylinder pin

and inside on cylinder pin

New Made Item: Constructed from heavy quality Canvas with brass buckles and fittings

It served in the American War of Independence

25 and 37 mm calibers

the flat nosed muzzle gland and multiple VSM marked components

Original Pre-1870 Japanese EDO Period Samurai Jingasa Helmet Books & Films and inside on cylinder pinOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a most unusual helmet that is known as a JINGASA translating to "War Hat" or "Military Hat" during the Edo period of 1700 to 1860. The Edo period was a time of relative peace so the earlier traditional massive KABUTO helmets used as part of a Samurai's armor were phased out and the Jingasa became quite popular. By the end of the Edo period, known as the Bakumatsu Period of 1853 1868, the use of the Jingasa