British Chieftain

 

This is the British Chieftain that first appeared in the Miniature Figurines 72/73 catalogue as PB 158.

Both PB ranges were based on Phil Barker's books Armies of the Macedonian and Punic Wars and The Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome. This figure is taken from illustration 58 in the first edition of AEIR.

The code numbers for the AEIR range correspond to the illustrations in the book plus '100', i.e. illustration 1 is figure 101. 

The base is stamped PB 158 on the upper surface in the usual manner.

Although described as a chieftain I'm sure he'd fit in the ranks as a better off warrior with a fancy shield and nice helmet. 

I've tried out a new brand of paint stripper on this fellow and, whilst much quicker than my usual 'Dettol' bath has left a bit of original paint firmly stuck to the figure. However, I don't have a pristine example, and this one is the only casting I have that has retained its sword, so we shall have to make do.