Hourglass Gauntlets. 14th Century Celtic The Avant harness estimated to

The Avant harness estimated to have been made in 1440 was originally held in the armoury of Churburg castle Italy before being moved to Glasgow Scotland in the 1930’s

The brass strapend is based on an archaeological find from Birka (find number 956 shown in photos below) and the belt buckle is also from a Birka find based on artefact (229)

The forearm also has a pivot point to enable a small amount of movement side to side in the forearm for better movement when worn in combat displays

Made from black vegetable tan leather

Hourglass Gauntlets. 14th Century Celtic The Avant harness estimated toThese functional gauntlets are a made from 16 gauge steel. The gauntlets have a wide cuff and offer excellent freedom of movement. The finger lames are securely riveted to a thick leather strap which is sewn onto the glove. An additional black leather strap across the palm keeps the glove securely in place during combat. These gauntlets are most suitable for a 14th to early 15th century Medieval re enactment armour harnesses. A Lord of Battles product