close gauntlets

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Scope note
Specialized type of mitten gauntlet, in which the end finger lame was extended so that, when the hand was closed, it could be fastened to the cuff, thus locking the hand in its grip on a weapon; they were popular in the 16th century as double pieces for foot-combat armor.
close gauntlets
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024