Medieval hand protection. Two variations were
finger gauntlets, comprised of steel over the top of the hand and individual, articulated plates of steel over the fingers to give movement for sword and Bill. The other variation were Mitts, same steel over the hand, but just
one plate or slightly curved steel over the fingers, instead of the articulation. Gloves were worn underneath the
metal, for
grip on the weapons and general protection.Could be plain, or highly decorated, depending on the period and the fashions of the time.