Bertrand du Guesclin (c. 1320 – 13 July 1380), known as the Eagle of Brittany or the Black Dog of Brocéliande, was a Breton knight and French military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He was Constable of France from 1370 to his death. Well known for his Fabian strategy, he took part in six pitched battles and won the four in which he held command. Bertrand du Guesclin, comte de Longueville, (né en 1320 au château de la Motte-Broons, près de Dinan, mort le 13 juillet 1380 devant Châteauneuf-de-Randon) est un noble breton, connétable de France et de Castille. Painted figure made of white metal, 54 mm.

Mexican gunfighter. Painted tin figure, 54 mm.

Landsknechte Doppelsoldner of the "Black Legion", 1520 Known as the "Black Legion" or "Black Bands", this group of soldiers grew originally from a nucleus of some 800 Landsknecht in French pay who refused to return to Germany in accordance with Maximilian's decree after the Imperial defeat at Ravenna in 1512. Under the command of the Duke of Gueldres, this notorious company was outfitted in black jerkins and hose, and their armour was blackened by fire to avoid rusting. The "Black Legion" was finally destroyed at Pavia in 1525. Painted figure made of white metal, 54 mm.