Original Japanese Early Edo Period Rokujuni Ken Koboshi Kabuto Samurai Helmet with Extremely Scarce Faceguard & Stand - Excellent EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION The inside front brim of

The inside front brim of this helmet is marked S

There is some staining and age toning to the insignia

facing General Erwin Rommel

but is clear

It also has matching Schwarz (Black) piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band

Original Japanese Early Edo Period Rokujuni Ken Koboshi Kabuto Samurai Helmet with Extremely Scarce Faceguard & Stand - Excellent EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION The inside front brim ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind. A Kabuto (, ) is a type of helmet first used by ancient Japanese warriors which, in later periods, became an important part of the traditional Japanese armor worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In the Japanese language, the word kabuto is an appellative, not a type description, and can refer to any combat helmet. The design used for samurai helmets evolved over the centuries, and this example is