Lucerne’s Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)
“The Lion of Lucerne, mourning the loss of the Swiss Guards killed in defense of the French monarchy.
If you want to read about one group of mercenaries who were decidedly not mercenary once they were paid, the Swiss Guards are the group for you.”
Link for more info:
http://europeforvisitors.com/switzaustria/articles/lucerne_lion_monument.htm