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The maedate is a crest or decorative fitting mounted on the front of a kabuto (samurai helmet) that has evolved over centuries into an art form. Originally introduced during the Heian Period as part of the tanko style armor, the maedate became increasingly ornate by the Edo Period, serving as a symbol of family pride, divine protection, and individual valor. Crafted from materials such as brass and wood, these crests can represent a specific family or clan (mon), a unit, a rank, or even mythical symbols like deities, animals, dragons, or plants. Replacing a maedate is an economical and transformative way to change the appearance and personality of your existing gusoku or kabuto. They also make excellent wall displays when hung alongside your display kabuto.
At Iron Mountain Armory, we offer three distinct types of samurai maedate:
Ordering Instructions:
Browse through our gallery images using the reference numbers provided in the top left corner of each image. Select the corresponding reference number from the drop-down menu during checkout.
Key Features & Benefits:
Shipping Information:
Please allow our artisans at least 1 to 2 weeks for processing and handcrafting your custom maedate, depending on option selected.
| For more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. You can also Contact Us directly. We are always happy to be of service. |
The maedate is a crest or decorative fitting mounted on the front of a kabuto (samurai helmet) that has evolved over centuries into an art form. Originally introduced during the Heian Period as part of the tanko style armor, the maedate became increasingly ornate by the Edo Period, serving as a symbol of family pride, divine protection, and individual valor. Crafted from materials such as brass and wood, these crests can represent a specific family or clan (mon), a unit, a rank, or even mythical symbols like deities, animals, dragons, or plants. Replacing a maedate is an economical and transformative way to change the appearance and personality of your existing gusoku or kabuto. They also make excellent wall displays when hung alongside your display kabuto.
At Iron Mountain Armory, we offer three distinct types of samurai maedate:
Ordering Instructions:
Browse through our gallery images using the reference numbers provided in the top left corner of each image. Select the corresponding reference number from the drop-down menu during checkout.
Key Features & Benefits:
Shipping Information:
Please allow our artisans at least 1 to 2 weeks for processing and handcrafting your custom maedate, depending on option selected.
| For more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. You can also Contact Us directly. We are always happy to be of service. |
| Weight | 0.25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 26 × 20 × 12 cm |
| Gift Card Value |
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Great Value!
I have been shopping around for a while and these crests (I ordered 2) are a very good value for the price paid.
perfect for my helmet, new order in preparation
Honestly, I was underwhelmed. For the price, it did not meet my expectations. Made of thin brass. The shape was cut nicely but it was smaller than I had expected.
Thank you for the reply. Perhaps I was in a hurry and did not pay close attention to the written details. I was just excited they were available. However, I did create my own custom design using the one I purchased as a base and added to it. I am very please with the final results. I would be glad to supply a picture if you like.
Thank you for your honest review. Our crests are made to be much like the originals, which were not large, thick clumps of brass. They are made with a modest amount of brass which was needed to keep balance and symmetry. Linked below is an example of an early Edo Era maedate auctioned for €340. You can see how thin they actually where.
Regarding the size of the crest, please note on the bottom right of each image, is the size in cm. Other sizing details are noted in the product description. If you are ever uncertain about what to expect or our product description or picture is not clear, please do contact us before ordering as we do not want you to be surprised and/or underwhelmed with what you receive.
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