This machine embroidered patch measures 3.4" by 3", used condition. 

The SAMURAI were a class of highly skilled and trained warriors in feudal Japan who served the interests of their respective lords, known as daimyo. These daimyo were powerful feudal lords who controlled territories and often engaged in warfare to expand their domains or protect their interests.

During Japan's feudal period, which lasted from the 12th to the 19th century, samurai were the dominant military caste. They adhered to a strict code of conduct known as bushido, which emphasized virtues such as loyalty, honor, and self-discipline. Samurai were trained in various martial arts, including swordsmanship, archery, and horseback riding, and they were expected to be skilled in both combat and diplomacy.

The daimyo, or warlords, were feudal lords who ruled over territories known as domains or provinces. They maintained their power through military strength and alliances with other daimyo, often engaging in warfare to gain more land and resources. The most powerful daimyo were able to establish themselves as de facto rulers of large portions of Japan, and they played key roles in shaping the country's history and politics.

Some of the most famous samurai warlords in Japanese history include Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. These figures were instrumental in the unification of Japan during the Sengoku period (Warring States period), which lasted from the late 15th century to the early 17th century. Their military prowess and political maneuvering helped bring an end to centuries of civil war and laid the foundation for the Tokugawa shogunate, a period of relative peace and stability that lasted for over 250 years.