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MARTO Gauntlets

Armor gauntlets used by knights

Gauntlets or mittens were part of the armor worn by knights in medieval times.

They were metal gloves that were used to protect the 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 at the cuff to stick the hand out.
They became leather gloves with an iron ring on the back and others made of mesh that were buttoned over the sleeve. In the 14th century, the fingers were separated, until the middle of the 16th century, in order to be able to fire the pistol.
In many tournament armours of the 15th and early 16th centuries the left hand had a gauntlet with separate fingers and the right hand, for the lance, was protected by a mitten.

• Gauntlets handcrafted, one by one, by MARTO artisans.
• Length: 40 cm
Excellent Gauntlets belonging to the Exclusive Collection of "Historical Armor Accessories" manufactured by Marto.
Certificate of Quality and Origin, Made in Toledo

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