Visby Coat of PlatesLegend 27th of July, 1361, Island of Gotland The troops were gathering on the edges of the city of Visby to face the Danish invaders, unleashed by their king to seize the riches and the land of the prosperous Swedish town. The enemies were battle hardened Danes, armed with two handed axes, crossbows, lances, and swords. The town's militia had more men but were ill equipped and unprepared. Only a few veterans were holding the line amongst the