{"title":"Gauntlets","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eGauntlets\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGauntlets or mittens\u003c\/b\u003e, as they are also known, were part of medieval combat armor. They served to protect not only the knight's hands but also part of his forearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAmong \u003cb\u003ethe first\u003c\/b\u003e to use gauntlets for protection in combat were the Persians. Their \u003cb\u003egauntlets\u003c\/b\u003e were made of leather and were quite strong and resistant. Later, throughout the 11th and 12th centuries, this part of the armor evolved, going from leather to a simple mail bag, which was formed by the end of the hauberk sleeve, and subsequently, different combinations of leather and iron parts emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt would not be until the \u003cb\u003e14th century when the fingers were separated in the gauntlet\u003c\/b\u003e, although shortly after, in the 15th century, it was redesigned so that this piece was made of steel pieces, adapted to the divisions of the hand, with no finger separation as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFinally, by the mid-16th century, the fingers were separated again to be able to fire the pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of combat gloves\/mittens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe can distinguish two \u003cb\u003etypes of combat mittens\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJousting mitten:\u003c\/b\u003e This was a strong mitten worn on the left hand. The fingers of this gauntlet were not articulated. This piece of armor was used to withstand lances in jousts and tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlit mitten:\u003c\/b\u003e This was a gauntlet with separated fingers and made of multiple pieces. They were simply called that to differentiate them from single-piece mittens.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this category, you will find \u003cb\u003egauntlets from different historical periods\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can prepare your faithful re-enactment, show, or simply decorate a space in a medieval style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"par-guanteletes-lisos","title":"Pair of Plain Gauntlets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauntlets\u003c\/strong\u003e or armored mittens were part of the armor worn by knights in the medieval era. They were metal gloves used to protect their fingers, hands, wrist area, and part of the forearm in the bloody battles of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 11th and 12th centuries, they consisted of a simple mail coif with an opening at the cuff to allow the hand to be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey evolved into leather gloves with an iron rondel over the back and others of mail that buttoned over the sleeve. In the 14th century, the fingers were separated, until the mid-16th century, to allow for firing the pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many 15th and early 16th-century tournament armors, the left hand had a separated-finger gauntlet and the right, for the lance, was protected by a mitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality and Origin Certificate, Made in Toledo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930817835339,"sku":"941","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/900.jpg?v=1775131327"},{"product_id":"guanteletes-cincelados","title":"Chiseled Gauntlets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauntlets\u003c\/strong\u003e or armored mittens were part of the armor worn by knights in medieval times. They were metal gloves used to protect fingers, hands, wrists, and part of the forearm in the bloody battles of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 11th and 12th centuries, they consisted of a simple mail sack with an opening at the cuff to allow the hand to pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey later became leather gloves with an iron rondel on the back and others made of mail that buttoned over the sleeve. In the 14th century, the fingers were separated until the mid-16th century to allow for firing the pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many 15th-century and early 16th-century tournament armors, the left hand had separated finger gauntlets, and the right hand, for the lance, was protected by a mitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Quality and Origin. Made in Toledo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930817999179,"sku":"942","price":192.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/901.jpg?v=1775131327"},{"product_id":"guanteletes-cincelados-oro","title":"Chiselled Gold Gauntlets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauntlets \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e mittens\u003c\/strong\u003e were part of the armor worn by knights in medieval times. They were metal gloves used to protect their fingers, hands, wrist area, and part of the forearm in the brutal battles of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 11th and 12th centuries, they consisted of a simple mail sack with an opening at the cuff to allow the hand to be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey later became leather gloves with an iron disc over the back of the hand and others made of mail that buttoned over the sleeve. In the 14th century, the fingers were separated, up until the mid-16th century, to allow for firing the pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many 15th-century and early 16th-century tournament armors, the left hand had a gauntlet with separated fingers, and the right, for the lance, was protected by a mitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Quality and Origin. Made in Toledo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930818163019,"sku":"943","price":204.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/902.jpg?v=1775131327"},{"product_id":"guanteletes-templarios","title":"Templar Gauntlets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauntlets\u003c\/strong\u003e or armored mittens were part of the armor worn by knights in medieval times. They were metal gloves used to protect fingers, hands, wrists, and part of the forearm in the bloody battles of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 11th and 12th centuries, they consisted of a simple mail sack with an opening at the cuff to allow the hand to pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey later became leather gloves with an iron rondel on the back and others made of mail that buttoned over the sleeve. In the 14th century, the fingers were separated until the mid-16th century to allow for firing the pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many 15th-century and early 16th-century tournament armors, the left hand had separated finger gauntlets, and the right hand, for the lance, was protected by a mitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Quality and Origin. Made in Toledo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930818359627,"sku":"945,6","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/903.jpg?v=1775131328"},{"product_id":"guantes-de-malla","title":"Mesh Gloves","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese gauntlets are crafted from polished 18 gauge carbon steel and offer good protection for the hand, wrist, and lower arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect the back of the hand, they feature black leather gauntlets next to the mail and slightly hollowed steel plates around the cuff. These gauntlets offer good protection for the hand, wrist, and lower arm from a sword cut or hack. At the Art Institute of Chicago, there is a pair very similar to these that are more ornamental, yet these remain historically accurate from the High Middle Ages through the Renaissance. These mail gauntlets are a must-have for any enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windlass Steelcrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930821505355,"sku":"300008","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/1012.jpg?v=1775131336"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/collections\/espadas_6ccb5213-752c-4922-94d1-d34b499732f7.jpg?v=1775547171","url":"https:\/\/armasmedievales.es\/en\/collections\/guanteletes.oembed","provider":"armasmedievales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}