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[[File: Freeguild Greatsword M01.jpg|thumb|Ten Freeguild Greatsword miniatures.]]
The '''Freeguild Greatswords''' are one of the elite elements of the [[Freeguild]] and the [[Cities of Sigmar]]. {{Fn|1a}}
Veteran soldiers and grim men clad in magnificent, finely-wrought plate armour they act as shock troops for the Freeguild armies, often slaying with a song and smile as they carve gaps in the enemy lines. {{Fn|1a}} {{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}} They are led by a Guild Champion and are well known for thier their ability to safeguard officers of their regiment and other champions of [[Order]]. These units are also supported by Hornblowers and Standard Bearers. {{Fn|1b}}{{Fn|2}} ==Recruitment==Only those who have won countless battles and have taken part in the thickest and bloodiest fighting are promoted to Greatswords, both for their honour and feats of arms.{{Fn|2}}
==Wargear==
They are armed with a deadily Zweihanders - large, two -handed swordsgreatblades - capable of cleaving an armoured knight in two with one blow or decapitating them in a single strike. {{Fn|1b}}{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}
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