Medieval Hand Armour

These are a pair of exquisite Engraved Gauntlets by Marto of Spain. They have been made in highly polished steel and have been embellished with engraved details on the gauntlet forearm and cuff. Gauntlets were a regular part of a knight's armour and provided protection of the hands and arm from debilitating blows, especially when in close combat. This armour is beautifully crafted and adds an authentic touch of history to any display.

Length: 40cm
Weight: 1600g

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

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Our 16th Century Spanish Gauntlets by Marto have separate and articulated fingers and are typical of the Spanish armory of the 16th century. These Gauntlets are made in steel and enriched with 24K Gold plated metal figures applied on the back.

In the fourteenth century, the fingers were separated, until the middle of the sixteenth century in order to fire the pistol grip. In many tournament armors of the fifteenth and early sixteenth century the left hand had mittens of fingers separated and the right hand, for the spear, defended by a mitten.

Length: 40cm
Weight: 1600g

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

Buy the Gauntlets with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

The gauntlets or mittens were part of the armor worn by knights of medieval times. They were metal gloves they used to protect their fingers, hands, wrist area and part of the forearm in the bloody battles of the time.

During the 11th and 12th centuries, it consisted of a simple mesh bag with an opening in the fist to reach out the hand. They became leather gloves with an iron rounder over the back and mesh gloves that were buttoned on the sleeve. In the fourteenth century, the fingers are separated, until the middle of the sixteenth century in order to fire the pistol grip.

In many tournament armors of the fifteenth and early sixteenth century the left hand had mittens of fingers separated and the right hand, for the spear, defended by a mitten.

Length: 40cm
Weight: 1600g

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

Buy the Gauntlets with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Gothic Knightly Steel Gauntlets offer unmatched hand protection for historical reenactments—become the knight you’ve always dreamed of!

Pair of chainmail gloves lined with 9mm rings. Made of galvanized steel.

Your foes still wonder about their inability to stop you from making those swift attacks with your sword. And why shouldn’t they? After all, you have donned your elegant Gothic mitten gauntlets! Not only are they designed ornately but also made to support any movement while you vanquish your opponents.

Meticulously handmade from sturdy 16-gauge MILD STEEL, these are sturdy and will last battle after battle. These fasten using robust leather straps and solid brass buckles. For better comfort and grip, these come attached with suede leather gloves.

Note: these gauntlets run in a large size.

Length: 50.8cm

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

Cuirassier Gauntlets offer unmatched protection and mobility, essential for any warrior during battle, ensuring you stay safe without compromising movement.

Length: 41cm
Width: 18cm

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

Looking for a historically inspired pair of gauntlets that could surely enhance your 14th-century reenactment costumes? Then these hourglass gauntlets, with their elegant shape, are the best-suited choice for you! Clutching your Longsword with no intention to spare your foes will make you stand out among your peers. Among all our gauntlets, our hourglass gauntlets are clearly those which offer a wide range of movement and maximum mobility for your wrist, thanks to their wide cuffs typical of that period.

There is no real surprise that they are inspired freely by actual 14th-century originals, including those of the famous Black Prince, which can be seen on his effigy in the Canterbury cathedral. Meticulously handmade from sturdy 16-gauge MILD STEEL, these are sturdy and will last many battles. These fasten using robust leather straps and solid brass buckles. For better comfort and grip, these come attached with suede leather gloves. These come in one size that fits most.

Length: 24.9cm

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

While the kings’ men are not in your favour and want you dead by the end of this week-long scrimmage, you are fighting for peace and will not give up till you achieve it. So you manoeuvre your vicious opponents, holding your mighty blade clutched behind those knightly gauntlets, ready to slay your enemies in a way those shrewd kingsmen had never seen before.

HANDMADE from STURDY 16gauge MILD STEEL, you can be sure that our knightly gauntlets will protect you on the battlefield, allowing you to manoeuvre your opponent effortlessly. A pair of supple suede gloves are stitched firmly on the inside for a firm grip and to avoid any injury inflicted by pointy plate armour edges after being worn for hours on the battlefield.

Length: 44.5cm
Width: 12cm

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

These short gauntlets are articulated, so each digit is covered with a series of metal plates connected to an hourglass style cuff. Made of 16 gauge steel, these historic style gauntlets feature a leather underlayer sewn to tips of the fingers and further secured in place with leather loops. A buckled leather strap fortifies the overall fit of the gauntlet and can be adjusted to specifically suit the wearer. Ideal for keeping movements quick and precise, the hourglass shape of the cuff allows for a wide variety of unhindered wrist movement.

Length (fingertip to base): 40cm
Width (knuckle to knuckle): 15cm
Weight: 1.4kg

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

Buy the Gauntlets with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.