Munition armour

Early Modern warfare was characterized by the establishment of standing armies equipped with mass-produced ordnance weapons.

Munitions-grade armour was produced in both Europe and Japan beginning in the 15th century to equip the standing armies developed from this period.

[3] In Japan, the warfare of the Sengoku period (15th and 16th centuries) required large quantities of armour to be produced for the ever growing armies of foot soldiers (ashigaru).

Simple munition quality (okashi or lent)[4] cuirasses (dō) and helmets (kabuto) were mass-produced including foldable suits, like tatami armour.

[5]Tatami armour was made from small iron or leather plates that were usually connected to each other by mail.

"Three-quarters" cuirassier's armour (early 17th century).
Typical Swiss or Landsknechts half-armour worn by foot soldiers in the 16th century, known in England as almain rivet .