Swiss Soldiers, Burgundian Wars, March 1476

On 2 March 1476 the Swiss army has directed an attack on the castle of Vaumarcus, near Neuchâtel.
The attack was led by the men of Berne.
The standard bearer of the picture carries the flag and colors of Hans von Hallwyl, a Swiss army commander.

English archer of Charles the Bold's Burgundian army c.1475

The archer on training. In the square some arrow heads.



Drawing

Swiss halberdier, Morat/Murten 1476, & Swiss soldier from Bern, 1475

In 1475 the Bernese, with Fribourg, conquered large parts of the Vaud Savoyard, which was allied with the Burgundians. During the month of August the Bernese attacked the castle of Aigle, to end the restless deployment of enemy troops.

Burgundian Guardsmen, 1460-70

A Guardsman of Antoine, Bastard of Burgundy 

Bodyguard of Charles, Count of Charolais, 1465