After looking at some unusual footwear, today we see a pair of gloves, worn by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. He lived between 1459 and 1519 and is known for having established the Habsburg dynasty in Spain. These gloves also known as gauntlets are a type of gloves donned by knights and soldiers from different parts of the world during the Middle Ages. The metal gloves kept their forearms and hands safe, which was important as they are vulnerable in military combats. There are different types of gauntlets, but these might be the most beautiful ones we have ever seen. These “war gloves” were made of leather, iron, or chain mail. This specific pair had been reportedly used by Maximillian I until he died in 1519.
No comments:
Post a Comment