Armour

A weapon master of the fifteenth century said that the hands are an elusive goal because their movement is their best defence. True, fencing protects hands against opponents but in the midst of a skirmish, when clashes are multitudinous and blows can come from anywhere, just a clash of arms could get your fingers badly injured. This is why gauntlets are considered indispensable in recreation and in many battles, both now and then. Gauntlets of the middle XIV century tended to be short bodied, without joints, allowing movement of the wrist by the hourglass shape that some, such as these had. Examples like these gauntlets can be seen in various representations throughout the fourteenth century and fifteenth centuries, demonstrating the reliability of their design.

The high quality leather glove attached is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired. This item is made from natural leather. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece. The dying process is made using traditional techniques so final colour may vary depending on leather´s original tone.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm)

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

Buy the 14^th Century Hourglass Gauntlets - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

These early gauntlets could be seen in the 15th century and were mainly used on war and jousting armours of the age.

This item is served with satin polishing. Made of 1.6mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. 

The high-quality leather glove attached is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired.  This item is made from natural leather. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the 15th Century Gauntlets - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Any knight on his mind would use gauntlets to protect his fingers. Fiore dei Liberi, italian master of the 15th C. wrote that he always used gauntlets in his duels. The gauntlets are, without any doubt, one of the most complicated and yet beautiful pieces of an armour. The ones we offer here are made at the 15th C. style of the German fashion. 

Made with 1.2mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

The high quality leather glove attached is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired. This item is made from natural leather. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece. The dying process is made using traditional techniques so final colour may vary depending on leather´s original tone.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm) 

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

Buy the 15th Century German Gauntlets – 18 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Any knight on his mind would use gauntlets to protect his fingers. Fiore dei Liberi, Italian master of the 15th C. wrote that he always used gauntlets in his duels. The gauntlets are, without any doubt, one of the most complicated and yet beautiful pieces of an armour. The ones we offer here are made at the 15th C. style of the German fashion.

The back of these gauntlets are decorated with a German style design from the end of 15th C.

Made of 1.2mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm)

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

Buy the 15^th Century Decorated German Gauntlets - 18 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Fiore dei Liberi, Italian master of the 15th C. wrote that he used gauntlets always in his duels. Gauntlets are, without any doubt, one of the most complicated and yet beautiful pieces of armour. The ones we offer here are made in the 15th century style of the German fashion.

They are crafted from 18 gauge steel and are suitable for some re-enactment societies (please check with your safety officer).  The high quality leather glove is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired. Knuckle and finger articulations are decorated with brass fittings.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size.

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

Our Demi-Gauntlets are ideal when you are looking for a high level of protection for the back of the hand and wrist but require maximum mobility for the fingers.

Gloves shown on the product picture are shown as an example only. They are not included.

We recommend the use of this item with the following padded gauntlet models:

Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, brown - MH-S0601M
Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, black - MH-S0601N

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing.

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

Our Demi-Gauntlets are ideal when you are looking for a high level of protection for the back of the hand and wrist but require maximum mobility for the fingers.

Gloves shown on the product picture are shown as an example only. They are not included.

We recommend the use of this item with the following padded gauntlet models:

Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, brown - MH-S0601M
Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, black - MH-S0601N

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing.

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

After the Spangenhelm fell into disuse, helmets like this one came into warfare. They were known as conical or nasal helmets and these ones had a one piece skull protection. We can see plenty of depictions that features these helmets, like the “never failing” Maciejowski Bible.

Made in 2mm steel with natural canvas lining. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. Leather chin strap included. 

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

The Norman "Nasal" Helmet was based on earlier Viking Helmet designs and could be worn over a chainmail coif or with chainmail aventail to protect the neck.

The nasal bar was designed to protect the face but meant that Knights were often unrecognisable. The famous Bayeux Tapestry shows William the Conqueror tipping his helmet back to reveal his face and prove to his soldiers that he was still alive!

Made of 2mm steel with nasal of 3mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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