Swiss Army 1477
figures are all from Mirliton. A dream to paint. As a personal preference
I have replaced the supplied Pikes with Xyston's spears.
Many thanks to Martin Stephenson of Vexillia who rushed me some emergency packs of figures at very short notice.
Used at the 2004 SOA Leeds doubles to fine effect, placing Sixth.
The swiss flags are from the Fanaticus website
The Burgundian flags in the baggage and Rene's flag are from the Warflag website
The bulk of the Swiss deployed and ready.
Halberdiers of the Gewalthut (centre) sweep out from behind the main Pike Phalanx.
Side on view
Halberdiers of the Nachhut (rearguard) perform a similar manouvre
another view of the same
The Paymaster Duc Rene of Lorraine holds his Knights in reserve
Swiss baggage train comprising a large number of Burgundian souvenirs, including Organ guns and standards.
Another view
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