Brigandine gauntlets and mittens

Visby brigandine gloves are one of many hand protection offers from Steel Mastery. Because every true reenactor needs something Visby in his/her chest. Just in case. No matter what, something based on finds from the Gotland island will never hinder. That is why we’ve looked at one of the most popular models – Visby brigandine gauntlets – and have upgraded it.  Same two large forged plates on the back of the hand. Same wristband for better hands’ protection. But in this model fingers’ joints are not brigant but articulatory while knuckles are pyramids-shaped. Cool, isn't it? These Visby brigandine gauntlets will be a perfect choice to protect your hands and...

As every true woman had to have little black dress in her wardrobe, so every true reenactor/warrior has to have Visby brigandine. There is an armor must-have, rough but reliable classics of European armor of the middle – 2nd part of the XIV century. Even if there are still discussions about brigandine's reliability up to now, so perfect protective qualities and robustness of Visby brigandine gauntlets (which had been also found on island Gotland, Sweden) are beyond doubts. Archaeologists excavated fragments of 18 gauntlets, but today we are interested only at the model, which is referred to the so-called “Type III” and “Type II” just a little. Interesting featu...

Brigandine mitten for buckler was design by our crafters specially for SCA and HEMA fighters. This mitten is a perfect combination of steel and leather that makes hand armor comfortable and reliable in using. Brigand mitten is for use with side-hold shield buckler. This mitten provides good mobility and safety of fingers and the inner part of hand. Two solid metal plates cover the palm and fingers; leather wristband is reinforced with additional plates and protects wrist well. Such mitten goes perfectly together with brigandine arm protection of the XV century. You can use this battle hand protection for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactmen...

Brigandine gauntlets of the XIV was popular medieval hand armor of European knights. Good combination of metal and leather were making this protection comfortable in wearing and reliable during the battle. Our model of brigand gloves is based on the original Visby gauntlets of the 1340 year. Brigandine Visby gauntlet from Historiska Museet, Stockholm, 1340 year Metal plates are installed from the inner side of leather wristband, which is completely covers the wrist. Fingers are protected by overlapped steel plates. Leather straps on the palm part and belts with buckles on the wrists safely keep this medieval knight armour on the hand.  Main photo shows custom-mad...