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How Effective Were Medieval Gloves & Gauntlets?

Posted by Sword N Armory on Jun 30th 2020

How Effective Were Medieval Gloves & Gauntlets?
Almost anyone familiar with the legends or tales of the Middle Ages, remembers seeing in some painting or illustration a piece of clothing covering the hands of a warrior or a knight. However, on further observation, one sees that the piece of glove-like accessory turns into an important part of offensive weaponry or a defensive device; moreover, in many instances, a matter of life or death.Protection Of The HandAlthough the use of gloves go back to antiquity, usually as a means of protection fr
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