medieval maximilian mitten gauntlets 16 gaugeThese 15th century Maximilian armor mittens feature multiple hinged plates to improve mobility, ideal for historical reenactments. In gauntlets, the fingers are protected by long plates that cover all the fingers except the thumb. This design creates a stronger and more rigid construction than the smaller, separate plates used in articulated gauntlets. However, the downside of mittens is that they restrict movement more than regular gauntlets. For