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Many Continental mercenaries fought in England during this period. This contemporary drawing, from a German source, shows mounted troops armed with lances, Iong thrusting swords, and in some cases crossbows. The costume is typical of the last ąuarter of the I5th century; sallets, and long turned-down boots, seem universal. No piąte armour is visible, but jacks or other fabric and composite defences seem likely. (Courtesy Rufus Embleton)

Wiltshire, Earl of (Henry StafTord). Sabie and gules. White swan, gold crown and chain; StafTord knot charged with red crescent.

York, Duke of (Richard Plantagenet, d.1460). Argent and azure embroidered with fetterlock (1459). White falcon; gold fetterlock; white rosę; white lion; black dragon; black buli with gold horns; ostrich feather.

York, Duke of (Edward IV). Azure and murrey.

York & Norfolk, Duke of (Richard, son of Edward IV). White falcon flying, within a gold fetterlock.

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