In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 272 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 251, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 1c.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
How Lightsworn Handguards Compares
Who It Suits
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Lightsworn Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Lightsworn Handguards (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 39.
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Where Lightsworn Handguards Fits
Other Items Named Lightsworn Handguards
1 other item in the current build is also called Lightsworn Handguards. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 50863 (50858 to 50868) were usually added in the same batch as Lightsworn Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.