Nice addition Geoff. As mentioned if you could afford to buy one I guess it would be allowed. Doubt you'll ever see this type of armor being worn in a period photo. I believe it would be worn underneath tunic/uniform. Be great to get full translation of label, charm pocket kanji & hand written kanji. I don't think this armor would be effective against US ammo but more a psychological type of protection. Might have its benefits against shrapnel.
Good to hear from you Jareth! I have to agree with you and MAP on the effectiveness of this vest against the US ammo but I guess some is better than none. I am hoping our friends will be by to help with the markings.Regards,Geoff
Your wish is my command:
Handwritten:
名古屋 山中
Nagoya Yamanaka
[Yamanaka is a Ward in Nagoya]
武運長久
Buun Chōkyū
Eternal Luck in the Fortunes of War
贈 矢吹君
Zo Yabuki-kun
Gift to Mr. Yabuki
＝＝＝＝＝＝＝
Label:
武運長久
Buun Chōkyū
新案特許出願中
New Design Patent Pending
木村式
Kimura Version
護身用鐵ジョッキー
Self-Defense Use Iron Jockey [jacket]
--Guy
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