[quote=@Durandal]
The Gaelic Gallowglass. Bigger swords :)

There were also the Varangians, though they were more limited to the Byzantine Empire
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Yeah, Varangians, also Empire of Serbia had Allemanic guard. Never heard of the Gaelic Gallowglass though :D Gotta look into that one.

EDIT: Christ, they look epic. Those broadswords remind me of Highlander.