Jinbaori
A Japanese surcoat worn over armour. Its origins are unsure but was used to smarten troops up and for ceremonial use while in camp worn at the start of a campaign, during inspections or victory parades. It was often used by officers at any meetings and when a samurai was being used as an ambassador.
How to cite this article: Dugdale-Pointon, TDP. (10 March 2002 ), Jinbaori, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_jinbaori.html