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Vintage Japanese Jingasa Hat.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Vintage Japanese Jingasa Hat.
Japanese Military hat worn by Samurai, soldiers. Light-weight. Made from layers of paper,glued together, and then lacquered to shape, and waterproof. This one dates from the late 1800's to the turn of the century. Owned by a Samurai. Black, with red interior, Hand painted gold symbol on the front. This is the Samurai family "Kamon" or the "Mon" of the Daimyo he serves. Parade type. Full liner, and chinstrap. Some cracks to the lacquer, nothing serious.