This is a very rare iron jingasa with Maru ni chigaikuginuki 丸に違い釘抜 ( a circle and a nail puller). Maru ni chigaikuginuki 丸に違い釘抜 ( a circle and a nail puller) is one of the traditional Japanese family crests. The design is a circle with a nail puller surrounded by a frame. This family crest has a special meaning derived from the tool called a nail puller, and was used mainly by samurai families. A nail puller is a tool used to pull out nails, and has two crossed arms. The act of pulling out a nail has come to have an auspicious meaning of → resolving difficulties and obstacles → overcoming difficulties. Family members who use the nail puller crest: Amano, Okajima, Sasaki, Mikami, Arima, Hori, Otawara, Oki, Ichiyanagi, Suganuma, Imai, Mori, Suganuma, etc. Areas where the nail puller crest is used: Tohoku, Aichi, Gifu, Shiga, Tokyo Height: 13.3 cm Width: 33.4 cm Depth: 33.0 cm Weight: 890 g Condition: It is in good condition for an item from the Edo period. There is some damage such as scratches, scuffs, rust, and peeling, but considering its age, I think it is in good condition. There are also many photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 031102040319