Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. [costume by function]
7. protective wear
8. armor
9. [armor by form]
10. body armor
11. [body armor for upper extremities]
12. [body armor for hand and forearm]

Anotations

Scope note:

Armored gauntlets of hourglass form, popular in the 14th and early 15th centuries, characterized by a short, flared cuff and a back consisting of a single plate embossed to the shape of the knuckles and the base of the thumb.