The Samurai shield is a samurai warrior’s insurance against enemy archers. As protector and servant of the people, a strong defense is strictly necessary, and a samurai warrior is therefore always required to have his shield on him. The motif of the golden coated shield is the legendary samurai warrior Isamu’s mask, which he wore in his endless battle for justice. The stories of Isamu’s strength and loyalty live on, and this is something that every samurai warrior strives to emulate.