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Japan Samurai Thigh Guards (Haidate)

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Japan Samurai Thigh Guards (Haidate)
Haidate is the thigh guard of Samurai armor (Yoroi). It was called Hiza Yoroi (thigh armor). It is said that Haidate appeared in the Nanbokucho Period. This Haidate was made in Edo period. Blue material with green edges. lacquered leather plates held in place by black cord stitched to the material. Intact with some damage to the interior blue material.