Ikko-Ikki 28mm wargame miniatures

Ikko-Ikki 28mm wargame miniatures

The continuous struggles between Damyo between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries led to exasperation peasants and small landowners (Jisamurai), who gave rise to a series of revolts against samurai and landlords. These commoners called themselves “Ikko”.

This revolt was supported by some Buddhist monks followers of the Pure Land sect, who called themselves “Ikki”.
This movement, which had as its purpose a “mystical” revolution, thus took the name of IKKO-IKKI also called Gekokujō (the humble oppress the powerful).

Their fanaticism, combined with class hatred of the rich and powerful, was their main weapon in battle: exalted by the warrior-monks, they fought to the last breath and were doomed to martyrdom, because they knew that there was waiting for them. salvation and redemption from their sufferings.

The Ikkō-ikki troops of the 16th century, due to their heterogeneous composition, used very varied armor and weapons.
Many wore traditional monk robes, accompanied by different types of armor.
While some wore different types of helmets, others opted for the straw hat and peasant cloak.
Naginata were the most common weapons, as well as various types of swords and daggers, and a limited number of arquebuses.

The miniatures used are 28mm from Perry Miniatures and Old Glory miniatures.
Some pieces have been modified to replace weapons or change clothing.

Ikko-Ikki 28mm wargame miniatures
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