Ii Clan were known for their richly lavished vermilion samurai armor, as they dominated the battlefield giving them the reputation and name “The Red Devils“.  The Ii clan (ii is pronounced “Ē”) of Tôtômi Province, was 1 of 3 most trusted retainer of the Tokugawa known as “Four Guardians“. Their Gashira (mid ranking) and Taisho (high ranking) samurai would often have their kabuto adorned with Naomasa’s distinctive “lofty golden horns” (made of wood).  This samurai gusoku (matching armor set) is crafted using the traditional tosei okegawa ni-mai do design which was the most common armor crafted after 1540.

This particular Ii clan samurai armor set is crafted in honor of their Gashira samurai and comes standard with the o-sode (large shoulder shields) as pictured, however we are happy to craft it with the standard chu-sode (medium shoulder shields) as seen on many of our other armor sets.  The standard color of the Ii clan was vermilion with blue odoshi (lace) but are also seen with yellow odoshi as well. This suit features a new kusari (chainmail) haidate and kote, both with brass engraved clan mon (symbol).

All the options to craft this samurai armor set “as seen” are already pre-selected for you.  However, as you know, the armorers at the Iron Mountain Armory are happy to customize your samurai armor set as you wish.  Please feel free to change the pre-selected options to make this gusoku personal to you. If you have any questions, please review our Order Options Explained page or Contact Us via online form or clicking the “custom support” in the header above to see our direct contact details.

Please Note: All kabuto options will include the golden horns as seen in the image unless requested under the without via KABUTO OPTIONS – HORN OPTIONS.

Features: Gashira Class crafting.

• Full sized and fully functional.
• Variation of paint, high quality cotton odoshi colors and traditional features.
• Includes display box and stand.

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To see the class differences, please view Kachi Vs. Gashira.

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References: Ii Clan- Wikipedia  /  Ii Naomasa – Wikipedia