military headband with metal plate
Archaic term for a headband worn by warriors, reinforced with a metal plate on the forehead for protection.
See also: 額金
Warriors in the Sengoku period wore a metal-plated headband under their helmets.
red headband
Archaic term for a red headband, possibly used for identification or ceremonial purposes in historical contexts.
See also: 抹額
Ancient documents describe soldiers wearing red headbands on the battlefield.
Standard spelling for this archaic military headband.
Abbreviated spelling; less common than 額当て.
Compound of 額 (ひたい, 'forehead') and 当て (あて, 'pad' or 'guard'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it refers to protective or decorative headbands used in pre-modern Japan.