Meister Japan Naoe Kanetsugu Sengoku Armor

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Meister Japan Sengoku Armor Series – Naoe Kanetsugu

Naoe Kanetsugu (直江 兼続, 1559 – January 23, 1620) was a Japanese samurai of the 16th–17th centuries. The eldest son of Higuchi Kanetoyo, Kanetsugu was famed for his service to two generations of the Uesugi daimyōs. He was also known by his court title, Yamashiro no Kami (山城守) or his childhood name, Higuchi Kanetsugu (樋口 兼続).

Kanetsugu served first as a koshō (小姓) to Uesugi Kenshin. After Kenshin had died, he served Kagekatsu, the adopted son of Kenshin.[2] Kanetsugu’s brother, Ōkuni Sanehiro, was also a famous Uesugi retainer.

Includes: armor, sword and stand, sashimono (banner), name tag, display case

Display case: 21.2 x 17.5 cm

Imported from Japan