"Can you identify these unknown 15mm Ancients from 1979?" Topic

I bought a beautifully painted Arab Conquest army (15mm) in 1979 or 1980 in the Dallas area. I have not been able to figure out the manufacturer. Can some of you older gamers take a look at these figures and try to solve the mystery?

Some theories so far include Donnington, Mikes Models, or early Essex. However, I contacted both Donnington and Leon Locke who ran Mikes Models back in the 80s and both did not recognize the figures. Leon thought the camels looked familiar, however. He also said they might have been from before his time at Mikes Models. Some may also be conversions.

I will try to post some more photos later today.

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A goid deal are from the old Tabletop ranges.

looks like a mix of companies , some remind me of jacobite and others of tabletop games

The camels and (I think) infantry with spear and shield are old minifigs strip figs

@ evilgong. The spear and shield infantry do look very similar to my Minifig Sassanids from that period.

First, I resent that you called me an "older gamer". Second, as a mature gamer, what makes you think I can see well enough to identify anything that is not physically attached to me! And get those kids off of my lawn. H

Stop that racket you kids, I am trying to typewrite the fifth page of the WRG standing orders for my 25mm Hinchcliffe Byzantines!

I don't know the figures, but I have spotted two shield decals from a set I produced back in the '70s.

Gisbygeo-

I want to hear more about the shield decal set! I didn't know that was available in the 70s, especially in 15mm. I only recall seeing hand painted shields during that era.

The red crescent and "flower" beside it.

Those are very nicely painted! A true treasure to be proud of.