Swiss archeologists reassemble 14th-century gauntlet fragments

Fragments of a 14th-century gauntlet of armor unearthed during archaeological excavations in Kyburg in the Zurich region have been assembled

Archaeological excavations carried out in 2021 and 2022 in Kyburg, Switzerland, led to the discovery of fragments of one of the country’s five ever-found gauntlets of armor. The 25 well-preserved metal pieces were  reassembled with the aid of a leather glove.

The archaeological site is believed to have belonged to a blacksmith, as previous excavations had uncovered  a medieval weaving cellar at its core. Approximately 50 metal objects, including a mold, hammer, wrench, bullet points, and the noteworthy gauntlet of armor, were unearthed.

Despite these findings, the identity of the individual to whom the glove belonged remains a mystery.

In an effort to share this historical treasure with the public, a replica of the gauntlet will be featured in the permanent exhibition at Kyburg Castle starting March. The original gauntlet will be showcased for three weeks in September.

Source: Newsroom