Ming Dynasty Warrior

Heavy infantry, guard troops. Imperial guards are similarly armed. These heavy troops are usually entrusted with guarding important officials and key cities, or escorting the emperor on his grand tours. Armored with heavy lamellar coat armor that linked his upper and lower body, a war trident, and a recurved composite bow. The senior officers usually would be provided with gilded lamellar and mountain scale armors with a mirror plate fixed before the cuirass.