Medieval Battle of Visby Gauntlets, 14th c.Steeland leather, various colorsThese gauntlets are based on a find from the site of the battle of Korsbetningen (Gotland Island, Sweden), just outside the city walls of Visby, where an army of Gutnish farmers and peasants fighting against the Danish conquest of Gotland was crushed by the forces of King Valdemar IV of Denmark (Valdemar Atterdag) on 27 July, 1361.The battle gauntlets we offer here are made of 2mm thick leather and 1.2mm steel. The upper leather features riveted metal plates that entirely cover the back of the hand and the five fingers. It is riveted into an inner sleeve made of supple leather. The long riveted leather cuff is reinforced with oblong steel plates on the inside and equipped with an adjustable leather strap and a brass buckle for a comfortable and personalized fit on the wrist.This pair of articulated leather and plate grips offers a combination of safety, freedom of movement and comfort of use. It is best suited for late medieval settings and particularly suited to the depiction of a 14th-century Northern European warrior. An ideal accessory for reconstitution and LARP!Details:- Material: genuine leather, steel- Available colors: black or brownClear- One size fits all (glove size approx. 9 to 10, large enough for sturdy hands)- Weight (pair): approx. 1750 gSpecifications may vary slightly from part to part.The steel used here is not rust-proof and may have slight surface stains in places. We recommend that you regularly maintain steel parts, for example by using the universal Ballistol oil, which is ideal for steel care.