milanese mitten gauntlets 1400 1500 Historische tassen In northern Italy

In northern Italy

this was a particularly well-suited garment for soldiers

A strong and thick hard leather gauntlet for the right hand

whilst others hang from his antlers or are held in his hand

complete with a notebook

milanese mitten gauntlets 1400 1500 Historische tassen In northern ItalyAround the beginning of the 15th century, mitten gauntlets were developed. In gauntlets, the fingers were protected by small pieces of steel. These were considerably weaker than larger steel plates that protect all fingers at once. Therefore, in the first half of the 15th century, mitten gauntlets became increasingly popular. Mitten gauntlets such as these form part of, amongst others, the Avant harness. These mitten gauntlets are supplied without an