Samurai Armour and Odoshi (Lacing) Patterns and Colors

Konnichiwa!

I'm waiting in anticipation of receiving my first order of Japanese 28mm Samurai miniatures for wargaming.

In preparation I've been doing a lot of research in regard to the armour, especially odoshi colors and patterns.

I came across some info I thought some of you might like as well.

http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/katchu.ch05.html

http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/katchu.ch05a.html

The above links are part of an on-line Japanese armour manual: http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/katchu.html

Another, good, on-line armor source is here: http://www.myarmoury.com/feature_jpn_armour.html

Ki o tsukete
Larry

To All,
 
 I am looking for the meaning of the name Yazobei 弥三兵衛
 
 What does it mean and does it reference any particular status/rank/job ?
 
 Thanks.




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