Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Mitten gauntlet
A gauntlet with articulated transverse lames covering the fingers, rather than the fingers each being separately protected by a series of articulated plates. See also gauntlet.
From Encyclopedia
- Close-helmet
- Helmet which, with a full visor and bevor, completely encloses the head and face; modern use of the term tends to refer…
- Fauld
- Armour (usually composed of horizontal lames) attached to the bottom edge of a breastplate to protect the abdomen.
- German Reitschwert
- See Backsword.
- Falcata
- Forward-curving single-edged sword.
