The "Qi Family Army" led by Qi Jiguang was renowned for its campaigns against Japanese pirates; its armor was designed with a focus on combat practicality and disciplined organization. This set draws upon the military armor styles used by coastal forces in the southeast during the Ming Dynasty, featuring overlapping plates of refined iron covered in fabric and lined with cowhide. The chest guard, shoulder defenses, and skirt—designed with strategic slits—facilitate both marching and close-quarters combat. With its deep black finish and compact construction, the armor faithfully recreates the Qi Family Army's ethos of "practical training and standardized equipment," offering effective protection for infantry and close-range engagements.
