AH, pure Medievalslop! Can’t believe the British thought this was some kind of acceptable uniform, pfft- using medieval technology for inspiration instead of doing something original.
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17th century Sweden was a formidable military power, invading many lands.
Polish movie The Deluge (1974) made an epic portrayal of the Swedish army that invaded Poland in 1655, using many extras.
English Lance Company, XVth Century
"Lance" is a feudal military term comprising a knight, two or three archers, and accompanied by squires, pages, and other attendants.
Among these companies were "pursuers," military messengers who relayed news between troops, armies, and commanders as quickly as possible on horseback.