Ancient Japanese Samurai Warrior with Katana Sword, Emperor Lapel Pin (Silver/Pewter), 1 piece, Blade, Brooch, Japan s Rising Sun, Bushido Code, Imperial Dynasty & Empire.

Description

This pin displays the ancient and honorable Samurai Warrior of Japan raising his sword before battle. This high quality pin is 1 - 3/4″ in height and is made of a durable zinc alloy die casting with 3D effect on front, nickel backing on back. Perfect to wear on various types of clothing. The pin is in pewter color but is also available in bronze color (see store). About the Samurai: The Samurai (or bushi) were the warriors of pre-modern Japan. They later made up the ruling military class that eventually became the highest ranking social caste of the Edo Period (1603-1867). Samurai employed a range of weapons such as bows and arrows, spears and guns, but their main weapon and symbol was the sword. Samurai were supposed to lead their lives according to the ethic code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"). Strongly Confucian in nature, bushido stressed concepts such as loyalty to one s master, self discipline and respectful, ethical behavior. Many samurai were also drawn to the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism.