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Age: Early-Mid Edo period. Remarks: This original gusoku was formally judged and certified by the Nihon Katchu Bugu Kenkyu Hozan Kai Armour Society in Japan. The official documents are included. Fukurin and matched maedate feature "inome' or the 'heart of the Buddha'. Fukigaeshi feature a 12 petal stylized flower which is repeated on the gyoyo. A completely matched set of armor with leather sections and fabric matching throughout.
Koshu Tokubetsu Kicho certified armor which is one grade below Jyuyo Bunka Shiryo, the highest non-government grading.
History: This suit features a crest of the Sugaya Clan. One of the most famous Samurai of that family name was Sugaya Nagayori, 1555-1582. Oda Nobunaga hired him as a personal valet when he was a kid, then he grew up to be an administrative officer and retainer for the Oda Clan. Sugaya happened to be with Oda Nobutada in his last journey to Kyoto in June 1582 -- so Sugaya, like the band of body guards that Nobutada took with him, died fighting against Akechi soldiers at Nijo Palace.
Nijo Palace. Site of Sugaya's death while defending Oda Nobutada
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