hourglass gauntlets 1350 1410 155925296

hourglass gauntlets 1350 1410 155925296The pair of hourglass gauntlets has been crafted in the style of the mid 14th to the early 15th century and is said to have been worn by the knights and soldiers of the Hundred Years' War between France and Great Britain. The hourglass design offers excellent protection and wrist mobility, making it popular throughout Europe. The armoured figures of this period did not wear complete plate designs such as those from the 15th century; rather, the plate

Adjustable canvas straps are included

' The original may be seen at the Jorvik Museum

The pauldrons are crafted in the style of the S18 suit of armour from the armoury of Churburg Castle in Northern Italy

This model was used worldwide until 1580 by all levels of society

It is a replica of a 17th-century German original

3 mm thick

It weighs 200 grams

it is well-suited to medieval and Viking characters from humble origins

the sleeves were separate and attached to the bodice with laces or buttons

The fit may be adjusted by means of the leather straps

The Viking axe features a hand-forged blade crafted from high-quality carbon steel and a sturdy ash wood handle

The shield is painted in the heraldry of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland