Gauntlet is a glove with a long sleeve system that is often worn with
an armor. Gauntlets are gloves designed to wear with suited armour for
protecting the hands in combat. The metal plated gloves or gauntlets
replaced various other forms of protection for a warrior's vulnerable
hand and wrist during battle. They were usually worn over leather gloves
and attached by leather straps. The rolled cuffs avoid the possibility
of arm abrasions. Today, the use of gauntlets is confined to home decoration only. They are available with etched designs meant to make the wearer stand out in a flush of pomp and fashion. They come with beautiful engravings and designs and the forearms also feature elaborate decorative metalwork . Some decorative, functional gauntlets even have gold-toned wrist guards emblazoned with animal figures.
