Armor certificate

[Yves]

Kan someone translate what this says? Thank you.

[Bugyotsuji]

Certificate
 

Edo Jidai, Zenki, Tokubetsu Kitchō.

 

Tetsu Kuro Urushi Nuri Kitsuké Kozané

Moegi ito odoshi Ni-mai Dō Gusoku

[Yves]

That looks rather limited. Not even early, mid or late Edo? 

[Bugyotsuji]

“Edo Jidai, Zenki” means the first part of the Edo Period. (First 1/3rd)

Maybe 1600s.

Actually I think that description is quite full.

 

*If it had said “Edo Shoki” then that would have been the very beginning of Edo.

[Yves]

Ok, bit confusing these era's. I would take it that the first one third of Edo era would be somewhere between 1603 and 1700. 
I like this armor and it seems to be in quite good condition + a good kabuto and finish which seems to have belonged to a higher ranking samurai. 

Never heard of the certifying body. Is it any good? 

Thanks for your help. 

[Bugyotsuji]

There is no certifying body shown in the photo, Yves.

 

And how far do you want the translation, e.g. all the words into English? 

[Yves]

Does this help?

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[Yves]

Thanks for all that replied