Medieval gauntlets, gloves and mittens

Milano Hourglass Gauntlets 1370-1390 years  Gauntlets are made in stylisation based on the well-known hand armor from Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Florence)and armor from Chuburg castle. One of the most famous examples of hourglass gauntlets is the pair that was created in Milano, 1370 ca. Since 1390 gauntlets featured scaled or articulated plate fingers.  Hourglass gauntlets were made of steel and were designed to fit snugly over the hands and wrists of the wearer. They were shaped like an hourglass, with a narrow middle section that allowed for greater flexibility and movement. The gauntlets were decorated with intricate brass decoration in acorn and geometrical style. ...

LANDSKNECHT PLATE GLOVES, XVI CENTURY It was hard to be a professional warrior in middle ages. Nobles were sure that they stay too high to you, even if they do not know which side to hold the sword. Nevertheless, it wasn’t a problem to show them they are wrong - just throw the plate glove in the noble face. Moreover, Steel Mastery is always near to help you - look at this gorgeous landsknecht plate gloves, perfect for battle and defiance. This authentic plate gloves were typical for XVI century landsknecht armor and represent the part of high-ranked and rich landsknecht’s steel plate body armor (LANDSKNECHT PLATE ARMOR, XVI CENTURY), based at Swiss National Museum, Zurich and G...

George Clifford Fingered Gauntlets, 16 century At the beginning of the 16th century, when the concept of Maximilian armor with its high protection appeared, armor gloves were practically replaced by armor gauntlets. However, in the second quarter of the same XVI century, with the widespread use of wheeled pistols, invented by Leonardo da Vinci at the end of the XV century, armor gauntlets became popular again, this time successfully replacing armor gloves.  Fingered gauntlets were a type of hand armor that offered protection to the fingers and knuckles, while allowing the wearer to have a greater range of motion and dexterity compared to other types of gauntlets. The George Cl...

If you are looking for a good plate gloves for real defense, there is only one place you need - castle Churburg. Churburg castle is the most famous Museum of South Tyrol, contains the world’s largest private collections of armaments. And there is no wonder that most of the arm protection you can see at festivals and other medieval events came from this walls. That is why we are glad to present you hourglass-type knight's blackened plate gloves, the copy of the gloves from castle Churburg, popular from the end of the XIV till the beginning of the XV.  Strong, practical and battle ready gloves not only look and suits well but also provides excellence arm defense. They wo...

Steel gauntlets for SCA and fencing is the best friend of any fighter. These are the real combat gauntlets designed not for snobbish challenges for a duel but for the full contact fights and SCA encounters. Wearing these gauntlets you can be absolutely sure about your fingers’ protection. Sophisticated composition of the steel plates provides an optimized combination of weight and mobility of mitten gauntlets, while the stiffening bars give you firmness and tolerance of opponent’s impact. And we reassure you - they are not only about the firmness and reliability but about your comfort. A magnificent 1,8 mm thick leather serves as a base for attaching the plates with thel rivets on...

Medieval knight gauntlets (end of XIV – early XV century) are also known as “Hourglass”. This practical model was widespread among knight in the Middle Ages. Our gauntlets are based on the well-known hand armor of Edward the Black Prince. Edward of Woodstick (the Black Prince), Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England “Hourglass” gauntlets are the best choice for people, who are practicing medieval fencing. Wide wrist and thumb parts cover outer part of a hand. Such armor can be completed with articulated, brigand or scale fingers. Making of this beautiful medieval gauntlets takes 64 working hours (in cold-rolled steel), and 88 working hours (in t...

Handcrafted gauntlets are typical for Milanese armour of the 1450-1485 years. They have long cuffs for better arm protection. Segmented plate gauntlets have plates, joined with rivets. So, knight’s fist may move free and be safely protected at the same time during the fencing or combat. You may see similar model of plate hand armor on numerous medieval works of those times. Pala di Sant'Andrea, by Nicola da Siena, Detail of Men at Arms, 1463 year Italian Gothic mitten gauntlets, ca.1430 year You can use this authentic European armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes following options: ...

Incredibly beautiful and elegant plate gauntlets from Greenwich, Maximilian or Milanese full-plate armor are definitely good. One just want to shine up at tournament; it is not a shame to throw down such gauntlet before an Emperor, challenging him. You may even wear rings on them… video review : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adPgO9VyrkQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkwDf502R-s But, they are not very good for usual, hard training daily routine, when the pathos is not important, but easy wearing and reliable protection are. We don’t think that you are ready to wear expensive plate gauntlets and then bring them to blacksmith after every training or combat. For ...

One of our clients wished to have "plate gauntlets for real buhurt." Well, for all the reenactors who sometimes like fighting in "old-fashioned buhurt" style, we present hand protection, as hard and brutal as it can be. But we did more – these gauntlets are also suitable for those who are engaged in ISF (sports), however, want their armor to look similar to historical. The gauntlets accord to the end of the XIVth – first third of the XVth century period while qualifying for NIE and IMSF requirements.  These gauntlets’ design is based on two historical sources: * Statue from the city of Nuremberg dated from 1370.  * "St. George in kasten-brus...

Knight’s gloves are made after certain historical replicas – numerous effigies, tombstones and other historical sources, dated by the XIV-XV centuries. Because of its shape, this medieval armor is also known as “Hourglass” gauntlets. Knightly figure of Bernabo Visconti, wearing gauntlets, Castello Sforzesco, Milan Silver altar of St.Jacopo, Pistoia, Italy, XIV century It is so-called two-part gauntlets, which consist of the articulations for the fingers, and a broad prolonged plate. This plate covers backside of the hand and the wrist. For the best protection, we offer you to complete gauntlets with brigand, scale of articulated fingers. Leather straps and belt ...

Gloves in the German style of the mid-XV century are based on the Milanese hand armor. They have such typical feature, as a fist, completely covered with two segments and two smaller scales for thumb protection. Long wrists have flutes, which are common for Gothic armor. Medieval fencing gloves are kept on the hand with leather straps, installed from the inside. To avoid injury, we do strictly recommend to wear this steel protection only over padded gloves. This medieval armor gloves protect hand, wrist and part of the forearm during the fencing or combat; at the same time, plate hand armour does not restrict movements. European plate gloves of the XV century are completely handcraf...

Gothic finger gauntlets were one of the most important element of full-plate knight armor of the XV century. Hand armor is movable, so does not restrict movements during the medieval fencing or combat. All parts are joined together with rivets. There are also additional plates for knuckles protection. Elongated wrist has flutes and reinforcement ribs, typical for Gothic armour. Leather belt and straps are installed from the inside and allow comfortable wearing of steel hand armour. Such medieval knight protection should be worn only over leather or padded gloves to avoid injuries. You can use this custom-made battle armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Mediev...

Classic finger gauntlets are a type of medieval hand protection, which was popular and essential element of knight battle outfit in the XV century, and gauntlets are the part of German Gothic armor kit This steel protection has such typical features of Gothic armor, as elongated wrist with reinforcement ribs, articulated fingers and extra plate, which covers knuckles. 'St. George, Triptych with Throning Madonna' (Master of the Antwerp Triptych of Maria), Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerpen, Belgium, ca. 1490-1500 years Small steel scales are riveted to the firm leather base – such design makes fingers’ movements comfortable and easy. Fingered knight ga...

Soft, strong, and superb! Here it is – a hand protection box for Modern Sword Fighting.  Training equipment for combat is no less important than the training itself. So, taking care of your safety, we’ve made this cool box in compliance with all safety standards for MSF training.  Steel Mastery's MSF hand protection consists of three layers:  * Combined outer layer made of oxford fabric and felt. * Middle layer is 3 mm (0,12 in) thick impact-resistant plastic.  * Inner layer is made of 10 mm (0,39 in) thick foam.  Box is also equipped with silicone bushings to protect the sword handle from damaging. This hand protection box is simple,...

Knightly mittens is a popular model of medieval plate hand armor, which was widespread among the warriors of all military branches in the XIV-XV centuries. Mittens cover fingers and provide with good hold. Five segments are joined together with rivets and attached to the wide wrist part. Such design provides with perfect hold of weapon, complete protection of hand and good mobility during the medieval fencing. We strictly recommend to wear such plate mittens only over padded gloves. Then, wearing will be more comfortable and protection more reliable. You can use this battle hand armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Ba...

Milan gloves of the 1370-1450 years are an integral part of any Italian style full-plate armor of the XIV-XV centuries. This model of medieval hand armour is based on the sample, which is kept in Churburg Castle now. Wrist part is riveted to the plate, which covers outer part of hand. For full protection, we offer you to complete this knight armour with scale, brigand or articulated fingers. The advantage of these steel gloves is prolonged front part of the gauntlet. It protects your fingers from breaking during battle. We do recommend to wear such metal hand defense only over leather or padded gloves. By using these Milanese gloves for medieval fencing, comfort and good protection ...