This item has been stored at my parents' house for many years. It's a decoration for the Tango no Sekku (Boys' Day) festival? It's an iron kabuto (samurai helmet) - the material is probably iron. The helmet itself doesn't appear to have any noticeable scratches or stains, but the decorative tassels show some dirt and wear. The box is quite damaged and dirty. How about it for a Boys' Day celebration this May?