SW001 Western Army 'Ashigaru' Archer Reaching for An Arrow New Release Pilots routinely flew unarmed or

Pilots routinely flew unarmed or lightly armed aircraft into active firefights

This outstanding figure captures the proud bearing of a seasoned warrior through remarkable attention to detail and first-class craftsmanship

this expertly crafted team offers collectors the opportunity to recreate the tactical support elements that played such a significant role in World War II operations

Naval attachments brought with them their own artillery

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SW001 Western Army 'Ashigaru' Archer Reaching for An Arrow New Release Pilots routinely flew unarmed orThis Ashigaru Archer wears the typical body armour of a Japanese foot soldier of this feudal period. Relatively inexpensive to produce it consisted of a simple cuirass of lacquered metal to cover the chest and back areas. Cloth sleeves were padded with integral splints of the same metal or hardened bamboo sewn on top or the outside of the garment. Below the waist a split armoured apron surrounded the lower body protecting the soldiers private parts,