This battle helmet features the Maru ni Tsuta 丸に蔦 crest, a representative family crest and one of the ten most important crests in Japan. The Maru ni Tsuta crest (Maru ni Tsuta) is a representative family crest and one of the ten most important crests in Japan, depicting ivy leaves enclosed in a circle. Due to its strong reproductive power, it is considered auspicious for "prosperity and fertility," and its use by warlords such as Todo Takatora and Tokugawa Yoshimune during the Edo period made it widely popular. Main features and design overview: Three ivy leaves are arranged in a triangle (Mitsutsuta) and surrounded by a circle. Origin and meaning: Ivy is known for its vigorous reproductive power and its ability to entwine around large trees, symbolizing the prosperity of a family lineage or business. Furthermore, the character for "ivy" (蔦) is composed of the characters for "grass" (草) and "bird" (鳥), symbolizing the auspiciousness of grass creeping along the ground and rising to great heights like a bird. Usage Trends: It was favored by Sengoku period warlords, and during the Edo period, it was also popular among women such as geishas, ​​and became widely established as a family crest. Sengoku period warlord: Tokunaga Toshimasa Bakumatsu Restoration: Togo Heihachiro Famous person: Tanizaki Junichiro Surnames used: Takeishi, Murano, Yoshikawa, Nagata, Watanabe, Yatabori, Wakamura, Hosoiido, Hayami, Mochida, Narita, Hayami, Nemoto, Yamase, Togi, Takagi, Komiyama, Toyohara, Kitamura, Tsuzuki, Tsutaki, Tokunaga, Suzuki, Shirai, Takei, Kosuge, Shiga, Takeuchi, Kita, Kuwajima, Ishikawa, Katsuya, Itahana, Arita, Akasaka, Oishi, Iijima, Kakimi, Esaka, Aoyama, Ito, Kamiya, Ooka, Odagiri, Aihara, Kaminuma, Aoki, Ohata, Ishio, Sugimoto, Ishikura, Kobayashi, Sato, Suzuki, Takahashi, Tanaka, Kogaki, Morita, Morita Jingasa: "Jingasa" is a hat that foot soldiers and miscellaneous soldiers used in the camp from the Muromachi period onwards. It was worn to protect the head as a substitute for a helmet. Jingasa were made of thin iron, leather, paper, and similar materials, with lacquer applied to the surface. In later times, lacquered hats with upturned edges were used for the outings of samurai. Over time, they evolved into items that incorporated artistic designs and materials reflecting social status and class. During the Edo period, they were often black lacquered with the family crest in gold, and were used by the shogun and his vassals for outdoor activities. Height: 16.3 cm Width: 34.5 cm Depth: 34.6 cm Weight: 610 g Condition: This item is from the Edo period. It has some damage such as scratches and wear, but considering its age, it is in good condition. However, there are some damage commensurate with the model year. I have posted 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. 032223290327