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MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN ARMOR

 
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Rukavitsa Were gauntlets or mittens to protect the hand. See another style hereillustration They were made of leather or quilted padding, with a metal fishnet or series of flexible plates on the upperside. As can be seen here, the upper side could be elaborately decorated.

 
     

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