Götz von Berlichingen, Der “Ritter mit eisernen Hand” (1480-1562)

Götz von Berlichingen, Imperial Knight and mercenary, with his “Iron Hand” (metal prosthesis with moving mechanism).

Georg von Frundsberg (1473-1528), "Father of the Landsknechts"

Georg von Frundsberg, Lord of Mindelheim, supreme commander ("Obrist Feldhauptmann) of the imperial forces under Charles V and "father of the Landsknechts". Many times victorious against Venice and France, at the Battle of La Bicocca (1522) and Pavia (1525). Famous his motto: "Viel Feind, viel Ehr'!"

Doppelsöldner of the Landsknechts with Zweihänder sword (Bidenhänder), 1525