FLUTED GAUNTLET PAIRNW8082FMade In INDIA In Medieval times, Gauntlets were used by soldiers and knights and were considered an important piece of armour, since the fingers, hands and arms were particularly vulnerable during hand-to-hand combat. These sturdy and affordable Gauntlets are fully articulated and functional. This fully wearable pair is constructed of 18 gauge steel and in addition to being completely functional, they are highly detailed in fluted steel and embellished in brass knuckles and trim. The vambrace is hinged and will open and close if required. On the inside, the gauntlets are fitted with a sewn-in leather gloves, and are ready to wear. Each gauntlet measures approximately 17-1/2 inches in length and the pair weigh in at about 4 lbs. The gauntlets come pre-oiled for protection and are ready for battle. (Please Note: Minor cosmetic imperfections are a natural characteristic of genuine hand made armour)
Perfect for costume, theatre, LARP or reenactment events...and they look totally awesome on display when not in use.
THE MEDIEVAL KNIGHT AND HIS ARMOUR Gauntlet is a name for several different styles of glove, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. Gauntlets exist in many forms, ranging from flexible fabric and leather gloves, to mail and fully articulated plate armour. Historically, gauntlets were used by soldiers and knights. It was considered an important piece of armour, since the hands and arms were particularly vulnerable in hand-to-hand combat. Some medieval gauntlets had a built-in knuckle duster. When the hand was bunched into a fist the backhand protection becomes pronounced from the fist just above the knuckles, this allowed the user to utilize the gauntlet as a melee weapon while still protecting the hand from damage when punching.
