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Seems to start with “服部…and ends with…吉謹作” Too late for the middle part this evening 😴

As a wild guess, I would suggest “戸田彦左衛門” (Toda Hikozaemon)…

You can also put some padding into the sleeves (kote) so that they get a more “arm like” shape. Cut two cardboard tubes of about 8-10cm diameter, length normally 20-25cm, and wrap the shin guards (suneate) around. The shoulder guards (sode) are sitting a bit high. That’s probably because the bar of the stand is too long. It should be about 36-38cm… Guess that will enhance your display!

Will be there for the third time… There are several hotels in the proximity of the venue, but you have to book early! Carel V is the most convenient, but quite expensive… Guess I know this collector, Brian

Yes, date (1538) fits for Fusamune… Famous maker if legit! Can you please post some more pictures in the katchū section?

Welcome Marcus! Looks good at first glance. As mentioned by Brian, probably a Ken. The fuchi is signed “大森英秀作“ (Ōmori Teruhide saku). Can’t say if the mei is legit. More pics are necessary…

I know what you mean Luc. Also the red lacquer inside (and it’s condition) might point Edo. On the other hand, Iida has published a similar one and placed it Momoyama or earlier?!

Hard to determine the age without having it in hand, Alain. If forced I would say not later as Momoyama… Not very satisfying, I know! Maybe a candidate for our shinsa in Utrecht scheduled in June

Nice hanpō regardless of age, Alain! One small correction. The three-stage tare is not made of hon-kozane, but of iyozane. A subsequent development of armor scales…

“尾府住人則亮作”. Like Ed said, only “nin” is to add!

Maybe “親先作” (Chikasaki? saku). But couldn’t find him…

Edited my post at the same time as I got Takayama, Moriyama San. Glad you confirmed… Do you think it is followed by a name?

Happy New Year, Damon! Right side states “水戸士” (Mito shi). Struggling with the left. There is an idea, but I’ve problems to get the pieces together at the moment. Lower most is most probably 造, whereas it seems to start with “高山”…?!

盛世 (Moriyo) on the left!