Product description
These brigandine gauntlets are based on a find (no. 3) from the battle site of Korsbetningen (island of Gotland, Sweden), just outside the city walls of Visby, where an army of Gutnish yeomen and peasants fighting against the conquest of Gotland by the Danes was crushed by the forces of King Valdemar IV of Denmark (Valdemar Atterdag) on July 27th, 1361.
These battle gauntlets are hand-forged from 1.5 mm thick steel. The small steel plates that form the large cuff, the back of the hand and the fingers are encased in sturdy leather and held in place with steel rivets. The protective upper features additional metal plates on the outside (covering the knuckles, the entire thumb and parts of the fingers), and is stitched onto a soft leather glove. For a comfortable, custom fit at the wrist, the long sewn-on cuff is equipped with an adjustable leather strap and a brass buckle.
This pair of articulated leather and plate gauntlets offers a combination of safety, freedom of movement and wearing comfort. It is most fitting for late medieval settings and particularly well-suited for the representation of a 14th c. northern European warrior. An ideal accessory for re-enactment and LARP!
Details:
Material: steel, leather
Color: brown
Size: 9/10
Weight (pair): approx. 1550 g
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 2000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Maintenance & care
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your armour regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper.
Attaching armour & chainmail
To attach your armour or chainmail securely, you can attach leather laces to your gambeson and fasten these to your armour / chainmail. The armour thus remains in position during a fight.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result."
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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