Medieval Hand Armour

The use of mittens gauntlets became more frequent during the second quarter of the 15th C. and continued to be popular long afterwards.  They were mainly used by infantry who wanted to protect their hands when using pikes and halberds. Of course, knights also used mitten gauntlets, but their use seems to be very favoured by the mercenaries and foot soldiers of the 15th Century.

One size (Up to size 10).

We recommend the use of this item with the following padded gauntlet models:

Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, brown - MH-S0601M
Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, black - MH-S0601N

Buy the 15^th Century Decorated German Gauntlets – 18 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

A weapon master of the fifteenth century said that the hands are an elusive goal because their movement is their best defence. True, fencing protects hands against opponents but in the midst of a skirmish, when clashes are multitudinous and blows can come from anywhere, just a clash of arms could get your fingers badly injured. This is why gauntlets are considered indispensable in recreation and in many battles, both now and then. Gauntlets of the middle XIV century tended to be short bodied, without joints, allowing movement of the wrist by the hourglass shape that some, such as these had. Examples like these gauntlets can be seen in various representations throughout the fourteenth century and fifteenth centuries, demonstrating the reliability of their design.

The high quality leather glove attached is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired. This item is made from natural leather. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece. The dying process is made using traditional techniques so final colour may vary depending on leather´s original tone.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm)

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Any knight on his mind would use gauntlets to protect his fingers. Fiore dei Liberi, italian master of the 15th C. wrote that he always used gauntlets in his duels. The gauntlets are, without any doubt, one of the most complicated and yet beautiful pieces of an armour. The ones we offer here are made at the 15th C. style of the German fashion. 

Made with 1.2mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

The high quality leather glove attached is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired. This item is made from natural leather. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece. The dying process is made using traditional techniques so final colour may vary depending on leather´s original tone.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm) 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the 15th Century German Gauntlets – 18 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Any knight on his mind would use gauntlets to protect his fingers. Fiore dei Liberi, Italian master of the 15th C. wrote that he always used gauntlets in his duels. The gauntlets are, without any doubt, one of the most complicated and yet beautiful pieces of an armour. The ones we offer here are made at the 15th C. style of the German fashion.

The back of these gauntlets are decorated with a German style design from the end of 15th C.

Made of 1.2mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm)

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the 15^th Century Decorated German Gauntlets - 18 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.