Dean Castle Arms and Armour
Armour
Pair of Gauntlets
- Period:
- 16th Century
- Description:
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A gauntlet is a variety of glove, particularly one having been constructed of hardened leather or metal plates which would protect the hands and wrists of the wearer in combat. This pair of gauntlets are part of a half suit of half armour created in Austria during the late 16th century.
- Materials/Media:
- Steel / Leather / Material
- Source:
- Dean Castle
- Digital Number:
- RI_DC_0000430
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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