The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There may also be extra information underneath the main description.

Airfix Catalogue description:

Pikemen formed a major element in the English Civil War armies and both the Royalists under Charles I and the Parliamentarians used them. This kit includes the famous 18ft long pike and all the associated equipment.

Airfix Catalogue information:
Series: 1
Rarity of early version: Scarce.
First Issued: 1977
Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977): 01559-0
Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978): 01559-0
Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979): 01559-0