'''Gauntlets''' are a name for several different styles of arm bands and gloves, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. They are both an esthetic and a functional part of the uniform or armor, often incorporating equipment or weapons ([[Las Gauntlets]]¹). Typically warn worn by champions or officers they are a [[master crafted]] piece of equipment signifying great feats of heroism or reverence within the formation.²