A 14th-century gauntlet of armor was discovered recently by ... in which the individual iron plates are placed on top of each other like scales and connected to each other with rivets ...

Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet. ... when European soldiers and knights upgraded from chain mail to plate armor.

The rare 14th-century gauntlet is one of the best-preserved artifacts of its kind ever found in the country. ... Made of iron, the armor’s metal plates are stacked on top of each other like scales.

Full metal jacket A knight’s plate armor consisted of riveted sections, which offered greater freedom of movement than rigid armor. It was widely used in 14th-century combat.

Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland, ... This armor glove is made from individual iron plates intricately stacked like scales.

An iron gauntlet, used for protection in combat during the 14th century, was found during excavations in Oslo. The find is one of many, including several battle weapons, that have been discovered.

Armor, it notes, served as a powerful status symbol from the late 14th until the early 17th century, a time known as the golden age of plate armor.

Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet. Skip to main ... when European soldiers and knights upgraded from chain mail to plate armor.