The Swiss didn’t really go in for individual heroes – they were more of a mass movement – but the illustrated chronicles of the time do show a few figures who stand out from the rest. The Swiss battle horns were a psychological weapon whose sound struck fear into their enemies. As well as his instrument, this horn blower carries a two-handed sword over his shoulder to show he is ready for action. His full armour marks him out as part of the colour-guard or one of the ‘forlorn hope’.