MILANESE MITTEN GAUNTLETS 1400-1500

Fingerless mittens or gauntlets like these are common to see in different representations along the golden age of armor between 1400 and 1500. This particular model is based on the ones that can be found at the excellent Milanese armor known among experts as Avant because of the inscription repeated on its skirt. Used by cavalry and infantry alike, artistical representations show that was specially used by those who normally used polearms.