hourglass gauntlets 1350 1410This pair of hourglass gauntlets is crafted in the style of the mid 14th to early 15th century and would 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, which made it popular throughout Europe. The armour of this period was not fully plated like the styles of the 15th century but consisted of plate pieces designed to be worn over