Fife & Drum Miniatures is a range of 1/56 scale figures (approximately 30mm in height) sculpted by Richard Ansell, and is devoted to the American War of Independence. The figures may be purchased from Der Alte Fritz through this blog, using Paypal for payment. Click on the page tabs for Crown Forces, American forces and artillery equipment to see pictures of the individual figures.

Winner of the "Best Historical Miniatures Range of 2011" by The Miniatures Page.

American Forces


Listing of the American Militia and Continental Fife & Drum figures


American Militia - List of Catalog Stock Numbers. (click pictures to enlarge)


American militia figures can also be used as Continental regulars to add some variety to your wargame units. Oftentimes, new recruits did not wear the regimental uniform as none were available.



            A1) Officer holding sword - tricorn
            A2) Militia standing at ready - tricorn
            A3) Militia advancing - tricorn
            A4) Militia standing firing - tricorn
            A5) Militia standing firing - brimmed hat
            A6) Militia kneeling firing - brimmed hat
            A7) Militia cocking musket - brimmed hat
            A8) Militia advancing - brimmed hat

Stock #s (left to right): A1, A2, A3 and A4

Stock #s (left to right) A1, A2, A3 and A4


Stock #s (left to right): A5, A6, A7 and A8 - front view

Stock #s (left to right) A5, A6, A7 and A8 - rear view.

Continentals in Coats and Tricorn Hats

These are Continental Army regulars wearing regulation long-tailed coats with turnbacks and tricorn hats. There is a variety of trousers/breeches and tumplines, blanket rolls and light kit. See list below and then check the pictures for front and rear views of the figures.



            A20) Officer marching
            A21) Standard bearer marching
            A22) Drummer marching
            A23) NCO marching
            A24) Firing Line: Standing firing
            A25) Firing Line: Standing at the ready
            A26) Firing Line: Ramrod
            A27) Firing Line: cocking musket
            A28) Marching: breeches/tumpline/gaitors
            A29) Marching: breeches & tumpline
            A30) Marching: trousers & blanket roll
            A31) Marching: breeches & knapsack

Continental Command (left to right): A20, A21, A22, and A23. Front view.

Continental Command (l-r) A20, A21, A22, and A23. Rear view.

Continental Firing Line (l-r) A24, A25, A26, and A27. Front view.

Continental Firing Line (l-r) A24, A25, A26, and A27. Rear view.

Continentals Marching (l-r) A28, A29, A30, and A31. Front view.

Continentals Marching (l-r) A28, A29, A30, and A31. Rear view.



Continental Mounted Command (l-r): AC1 - Brigadier General, pointing; and AC2 - Regimental Officer.

Continental Mounted Command (l-r) AC1 Brigadier General; AC2 Regimental Officer.

Front view of AC1 (left) and AC2 (right)

Rear view of AC1 (left) and AC2 (right)






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