A Sforzesco Standard for Sigismondo Malatesta Two intriguing missives for heraldry enthusiasts, especially those interested in Sforza heraldry. The Historical Context We find ourselves in the autumn of 1452. Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini and a skilled condottiero in…
The Sforza Condotta: Costanzo Sforza’s Loyalty to Galeazzo Duke of Milan
Sforza Condotta Costanzo Sforza’s Loyalty to Duke of Milan –Eugenio Larosa Below, I will present a typical CONDOTTA contract that provides an overview of the economy of the military profession in the second half of the 15th century. “Nel nome…