Tokugawa Yoshinobu Samurai Armor — Late Edo Ceremonial, Full Life-Size Set
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- Materials
- Iron and microfiber
- Construction
- Semi-handmade, semi-mechanical
- Approximate weight
- 22–23 kg
- Recommended height
- 175–180 cm
- Recommended body weight
- 60–80 kg
- Use
- Full-size display and respectful adult wear
- Safety
- Not intended for combat; not certified protective equipment
- Shipping
- Included for the 28 supported destinations; import duties and local taxes are not included
Tokugawa Yoshinobu was the fifteenth shōgun and the last. He took the office in 1866, held it for a year, and in 1867 returned governing authority to the Emperor rather than fight a civil war he calculated he would lose. The samurai class was abolished within a decade.
He then lived another forty-six years. He took up photography, cycling, and oil painting, and died in 1913 having outlived the entire world he was born into by half a century.
Armor from the closing years of the shogunate is a different object from the Sengoku sets. By this period it was ceremonial almost entirely — worn for audiences and processions, made to be looked at rather than fought in, and finished accordingly. This set follows that late Edo character: restrained plate, dense lacing, and ornament concentrated at the helmet.
If the Sengoku armors on this site are about a country at war, this one is about the moment it stopped.
What you receive
- Kabuto with maedate crest and laced shikoro
- Menpō face mask, red lacquered interior
- Dō (cuirass) with kusazuri skirt panels
- Sode, kote, haidate and suneate
- Black lacquered storage box that doubles as a display stand
Materials and construction
- Primary materials: iron and microfiber components
- Construction: semi-handcrafted with machine-assisted production
- Approximate set weight: 22–23 kg (48.5–50.7 lb)
Fit
- Size: one size
- Recommended wearer height: 175–180 cm (5 ft 9 in–5 ft 11 in)
- Recommended wearer weight: 60–80 kg (132–176 lb)
Fit can vary with body shape and armor adjustment. If you fall outside this range, message us on WhatsApp for sizing help.
Display and wear
Designed for full-size display and adult wear for ceremonies, cultural events, cosplay, photography, and other respectful non-contact use. This product is not certified protective equipment and is not intended for combat.
Availability and lead time
In-stock and made-to-order options are available depending on the model. In stock — ships within about four weeks. Questions? Contact us on WhatsApp.