During the 14th century, a number of different components were engineered to protect the arm and hands. More common to the first half of the century, simple one-piece "cops" were used to protect the elbow in addition to splinted defenses for the fore-arm. During this time the hands are starting to be protected with more plates of metal, often in the form of the "hour-glass" gauntlet.

Gauntlets - Hour-Glass 16 gauge mild steel The "classic" hour-glass gauntlet was a common form of hand protection seen during the Transitional Period. These gauntlets feature a rolled edge on the cuff that improves its strength. The fingers are constructed with a series of over-lapping lames (plates) that we feel provide the best possible protection to the fingers. Period examples of this type of gauntlet often possess fingers engineered with fewer and smaller plates that might provide a better range of motion but less protection against trauma.

Vambraces - Splinted 18 gauge mild steel and leather Used to protect the fore-arm, these "splinted" vambraces would have been more common during the early 14th century. The term "splinted" refers to a design that incorporates a series of small plates of metal riveted to a leather foundation. The metal strips were sometimes riveted to the inside of the leather. Eventually, this style was replaced by vambraces formed from single plates of metal.

Spaulders - Light (Crab-Style) 16 gauge mild steel Designed to protect the upper arm and the shoulder joint, this style of spaulders is constructed with a series of articulating plates that allow the arm to freely move up and around. As the 14th century progressed, spaulders became increasingly larger covering more of the shoulder and collar bone.

Spaulders - Heavy 16 gauge mild steel Another variation of the basic design, these spaulders feature larger plates to protect more of the upper arm.