By the 14th century metal plated globes, or gauntlets replaced most other forms of protection for a knightâs vulnerable hand and wrist during battle. Our hand crafted steel gauntlets look great on display but are also wearable, so grab your sword,...
Medieval gauntlets provided maximum protection for knights and foot soldiers alike. During battle, the hands and wrist were particularly vulnerable to weapons blows. The medieval gauntlet first came into being around the 14th century A.D. and was...