This is the Libyan Javelinman that first appeared in the Miniature Figurines 72/73 catalogue as PB 48s and subsequently in the 75 catalogue as PB 48.
Both PB ranges were based on Phil Barker's books Armies of the Macedonian and Punic Wars and Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome. This figure is taken from illustration 48 in AMPW.
The 's' designation was used to distinguish the newer 25mm style of models from the preceding, smaller 1/72nd range. The transition was soon complete and the 's' - special - was dropped from the figure codes thereafter.
The base is stamped PB 48 on the upper surface in the usual manner.
The javelin on this example is extremely thin and prone to breaking. Note that there is an additional javelin carried in the left hand - I have never seen one where the top of the javelin protrudes over the shield as I'm sure was intended. I imagine a 'thick' javelin version preceded this one - although I have yet to find an example.
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