First and Last Byzantine Skuotai

One (and the emphasis is on one) of the first metal figures I ever painted was this chap, Minifigs PB150, Byzantine infantryman.  Not sure I knew what Byzantine meant back then (mid 70s).

His spear was broke so I made a replacement from a paperclip.

I also cut him off his base as part of my "flat basing" strategy.

But one was all I did and I think all they had for sale in the Pultney Street model shop in Adelaide. 

 I recall the figures were all loose and jumbled in a big barrel.  

No wonder the spear was broken.

 But now I have my sixth legion of Byzantine infantry.

And to mark the occasion I used the same shield pattern.

 Front and rear rank all ready for Impetus.

 Now a days my figures are blessed with much more interesting bases,

and no longer cutoff, but built up with plaster.

All that remains is to add some flags.