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
- Camail
- Also Aventail. Hood or tippet made from mail.
- Flambards
- See Flammards.
- Kidney dagger
- See ballock dagger.
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
