Samurai Armor: Masks of War II

Here are examples of full face masks -- all created in various weights of metal. Some with hinges, mustaches, and one in heavy iron -- hard to imaging keeping it on the face. The Samurai when fully dressed wore about 40-60lbs of armor and gear, and his horse, almost as heavy a burden of protection. But every piece is so beautifully crafted. Here are three -- and the last one was worn by the Samurai's horse.  (Sorry about the small bits of glare -- taking them in a dark room from in front of a glass case it always a bit of a risk. But I was happy the museum allowed it! )