As for the "Kusari-gusoku" armorAwhat was called "Kusari-haramaki" in ancient times is described in the Volume 8 of "Yasaka-hon Heike Monogatari(=The Tale of the Heike and Yasaka-book version)."
Although "Kusari-gusoku" is also set to the "Domaru" armor, "Kusari-gusoku" armor in the photo is "gusoku" of two-copper type, and a "Kusari-kabuto (=chain helmet)" is also set.
Since it has connected the griddles [iron cards] of small rectangles with chains, the samurai can freely expand and contract his body.
And as for "Kusari-gusoku" armor, its resistance power is incread.
In order to fight against spears, a gun, etc., a number of the "Kusari-gusoku" armors were used from the last years of Muromachi era.
@ The surface of "Kusari-gusoku" armor is lacquered by black japan, and the "Kusazuri" armor was made in "shichi-ken (=seven-pieces)" style.
The figure wears a "Uwa-obi (= an upper belt)", and set a "Uchi-gatana (=hitting sword) sword in it at the waist position.
All of the armors are originals.