Hourglass gauntlets Wighelm, 1350-1410, 1.6 mm

Product description

This purple of hourglass gauntlets is made in the style of the mid-14th to early 15th century and would have been worn by the knights and soldiers of the 100 Years' War between France and Size Britain. The hourglass design offers excellent protection and wrist mobility, which made it popular throughout Europe. The armor from this period was not a full plate design like the styles from the 15th century, but the plate armor pieces were intended to be worn over a full chainmail shirt and to provide extra protection for the front of the chest and the arms. The gauntlets have a steel thickness of 1.6 mm, making them suitable for re-enactment combat. The leather inner gloves are stitched to the fingertips of the gauntlet, allowing them to be easily removed and/or replaced as desired. Wearing comfort is guaranteed by integrated, riveted gloves of soft suede and stitched-on fingertip pads of thick leather. Extra leather strips are riveted to the inside of the cuffs to prevent chafing. At each wrist, a sturdy, riveted leather belt holds the gauntlet firmly in place, ensuring a secure fit during combat. The belt is pre-punched and fitted with a steel buckle, allowing for individual size adjustment.