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This piece of protective gear is part of the Interceptor Body Armor (I.B.A.), and is used to protect the neck from small fragments and shrapnel from explosions or debris from bullets impacting surrounding objects. It can also offer some protection for the neck from weapons such as knives or empty-handed strikes.

Do (Samurai)

The do (upper body armor) protected the samurai’s torso. Depending on the time period, it could have been constructed of scales, lamellar, or a full plate. It would serve to protect against stabs, slashes, and, in some instances, projectile deflection.

I.B.A - Interceptor Body Armor (Army)

The Interceptor Body Armor, also known as the Individual Body Armor (shown here with the side ballistic inserts), is worn to protect the torso of the body. Along with enhanced small-arms protective inserts, this body armor can protect a service member from an array of battlefield dangers that can cause bodily damage.

Sode (Samurai)

The sode was the piece of the samurai’s armor that protected his shoulder and upper arm. It normally hung over the shoulder to the elbow. Normally worn on both arms, these “many shields” (as some would call them) helped protect from slashes and stabs, and, in some instances, would deflect projectile weapons.