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Menpo Gashira
(Armored Mask)

Name: Menpo Gashira (Armored Mask)
Brand: Menpo (Samurai Mask)
SKU: MPO-01G
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (11 reviews)

Rated 4.91 out of 5 based on 11 customer ratings

(11 customer reviews)

Original price was: $199.99.Current price is: $169.95. $169.95

MPO-01G

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*Menpo Color

Select the Color & Finish of your Menpo (Face Armor).

*Tare Color

Select the Color & Finish for your Tare.

*Tare Lace Color

Select the Lace (odoshi) Color you would like for your Menpo. (Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.)

*Teeth Option

Select the Color of Teeth you want for your menpo.

Teeth options for Menpo / Mengu by Iron Mountain Armory

*Mustache Style

Add character to your armor by selecting a custom mustache option.(This option is only available with certain mask / nose styles.)

*Copper Trim

Select to add a Copper Trim (Fukurin) to the Bottom Plate Edge.
Fukurin Tare Option By Iron Mountain Armory

*Tare Plate Style

Select the Plate Style for your Tare.

*Leather Options

Select the Leather / Egawa you want for your Nodowa.

Taisho Nodowa by Iron Mountain Armory

*Leather Trim

Select the Leather Trim used for your Nodowa tare.

*Temper Armor Plates

Select to Heat Temper your steel armor plates to Add more toughness. Your armor will be heated to 700 degrees, making it more resilient and less likely to dent or break upon hard impacts. Best for Martial Arts Training, LARP & SCA Sports.

*Mockup (Picture Simulation)

Select to receive a Digital Picture Mockup (Simulation) of your order. We will email you a Mockup for your review before we start crafting your item. You can Approve or request Changes before we start crafting your item.

*Display Type

Choose to add a museum-quality Display Stand to your order.

Advanced Options

For a small extra fee, we can customise your Menpo much further with many additional options.

Standard Options
Advanced Options

Extra Options

Tare Accent Plate

Select the Color & Finish of your Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita).

(If different from Tare color)

Tare Horizontal Lace

Select the Lace Color used for the Horizontal Lace for your Tare. (This is different from the mimi-ito.)

Tare Vertical Lace

Select the Lace Color used for the Vertical Lace on the Tare. (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

Tare Mimi-Ito

Select the Mimi-Ito (Trim Lace) used for your Tare. (Image for reference only.)

Number of Plates

Select the number of Tare Plates you want for your mengu.

Tare Plate Quantity Option by Iron Mountain Armory

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SKU: MPO-01G Category: Menpo (Samurai Mask) Tags: Mask, Mempo, Men Yoroi, Mengu, Menpo, samurai mask

Description

Menpo (or men yoroi), is the term for various types of facial armor worn by the samurai class and their retainers in Feudal Japan. This Gashira Class menpo is a copy of an original, which features a kuchi hige (mustache), shiwa (facial wrinkles), odayori ore kugi (posts), hana (detachable nose guard) , mimi (ear covers) and tare (throat guard). This style of menpo is the standard option for all of our Gashira Samurai Armor Sets and Gashira Kabuto. Samurai Mask.

History: The menpo, was traditionally used not only to protect the face in battle, but to help hold the cords of the kabuto (helmet) to the warrior’s head, while providing protection from the shinobi-no-o (kabuto rope). The typically shinobi–no-o would tie around the ore kugi (L shaped post), located on the menpo cheeks and then down under the chin. The menpo could have a cord, which tied over the crown of the warriors head, and/or could be tied to the shinobi-no-o, to be secured to the samurai warrior’s face.

Our menpo, like all of our armor, are full sized and functional. It can fit your existing kabuto, or looks great displayed by itself with one of our Menpo Display Stands. Wear for re-enactment or as part of a costume, SCA, LARP, Cosplay or collection.

Features: Gashira Class Menpo

Traditional Design.
Full sized and functional.
Mustache is goat or yak hair (depending on mustache style requested).
Various tare, paint, cotton-lace and mustache options available.

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 3 to 7 days, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of this item.

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.

References: “The Samurai Armour Glossary” by Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher / “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” By Trevor Absolon

Additional information

Weight	.5 kg
Dimensions	20 × 20 × 16 cm

Reviews (11)

11 reviews for Menpo Gashira
(Armored Mask)

1-5 of 11 reviews

Spencer
Verified owner

August 21, 2020

Rated 5 out of 5
Best Quality there is!

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Sajjad Kazmi
Verified owner

August 21, 2020

Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome shiny and just plain badass

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Menpo
Reviewer

August 20, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent upgrade to my Kachi class armor – the detachable nose piece fits and removes wonderfully by spring type action. My order was slightly delayed due to the heavy rains at the armory, but Michael not only kept me abreast of the timeline, but included a bonus piece as well as upgraded my shipping. Thanks again to the great folks at Iron Mountain Armory. I look forward to seeing more items which I will “have” to acquire! 🙂 Dean M.

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Good
Reviewer

January 18, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5
Expensive but worth it. I first purchased a similar mask on ebay for $100 and it was OK. This mask twice the value at just half the price more. It really feels solid and well made. Mustache and cord are great quality and worth the extra expense themselves.

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The Real Deal
Reviewer

January 15, 2015

Rated 5 out of 5
I got this Mempo in Gloss Black and Black lace, with no lips or mustache. Its super clean, great flex to it but very durable. The neck piece when worn performs perfectly in an accordion-like action. The nose piece comes out nice and easy with a gentle squeeze against the cheek bones..and goes back on with the same ease. I can look around and feel secure quite comfortably. There are 5 small holes on each top corner to add more lace. It comes with one sturdy lace for display and wear. I put in 2 of my black shoe laces to add extra support. I would wear an additional bandanna under neath the chin and perhaps a heavy top knot against the two front lace anchors to complete the feel and look. I wore it perfectly with my Combat helmet and ballistic goggles..Modern Samurai completed! Thank you very much! I will buy again!

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SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Unless otherwise noted in the product description, LSE contracts Iron Mountain Armory China to hand make and ship all products. Iron Mountain Armory will drop ship directly to recipient worldwide. Shipping rates and times depend on selected courier / service, individual products, weight / size of item(s) and other details. Delivery times are not guaranteed. Orders are packed and shipped with care. Because we ship worldwide and regulations differ between countries, sometimes extra time is needed when preparing and shipping your package. We make every effort to ship each order in a timely manner.