gauntlets churburg

gauntlets churburgThese gauntlets are based on a pair from the armoury of the Castle of Churburg, Northern Italy. The originals were made around 1390 by a Milanese armour smith. The gauntlets are of battle ready quality. Constructed from 1. 6 mm thick steel and finished with brass, they are complemented by inner gloves crafted from light coloured leather. The gauntlets are made in size 9 and weigh approx. 1. 6 kg per pair.

The bustling workshops where these artisans work are typical of Spanish culture

which suggests caftans were closed with a brooch or pin

permitting the shield to be worn on either the left or right arm

the Churburg S18 armour

Transport weight (gram): 200 *

The buckle is based on an original from the 2nd half of the 1st century AD

In 1919 Jan Petersen published his groundbreaking Viking sword classifications

The trousers have two pockets and can be tied around the waist with laces

The wool mix cloak has edges with elegantly embroidered patterns

This set is well-suited to late medieval reenactment as an accessory

Tunics of this kind were basic garments worn by men from the Early to Late Middle Ages across Europe

The sword is classified as a Petersen Type F