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
- Finger-Ring
- See Annellet.
- Jamber
- See Greave.
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
- Full moon
- Parrying weapon consisting of a steel ring attached to a handle with two curved blades fitted to either end; outer edges of the ring and the blades…
