These gauntlets are crafted from polished 18 gauge carbon steel and offer good protection for the hand, wrist, and lower arm.
To 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.