Mirliton

25mm Ancients

by John Boehm

For those not familiar with Mirliton, this is an Italian company that produces an extensive range of Napoleonic, 1850-1870 European, Renaissance, Medieval and Ancient figures in 25mm. They are available from G.KG. Company, 86 Regan Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Prices are $1.35 for infantry or cavalry figures and $1.85 for horses. Discounts are available for full boxes. The ancient range comprises Greeks (3), Etruscans (19) although 8 of the earliest figures are listed as out of production), Samnites (6), and Republican Romans (9). The samples are 28mm sole to eyeball . Note that the earlier Etruscans and some of the Romans are a little smaller. They are of normal proportions, dean cast, and well detailed. Shields, spears, and some swords are separately cast. These are also available separately for conversion, etc. The Samnite sample (SAI) is an advancing unarmored infantryman, with helmet and greaves. The attic helmet has five upright feathers. The figure is poised to strike with a spear or sword. He was equipped with an early round wicker shield but could likewise be armed with a scutum for later times. The Etruscan figure (E-19) is actually a Campanian cavalryman with crested helmet and disk back and breast plates. He rides an unarmored, unsaddled horse and is equipped with a round shield and spear. The Roman sample is a (117) heavy cavalryman with crested helmet, cloak, spear and small round shield. These are historically accurate and well done figures. The Samnites and Etruscans in particular fill a void in other ranges.

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