Item Description WBritain #10057 Museum Collection- William B Travis, 1836. 1/30 scale figure with matte finish. New in box. In 1831, William B. Travis, a middling lawyer and failed newspaper publisher, found himself in debt and headed for prison. Instead, he headed to Texas. He purchased land in Mexico’s Texas territory and helped start a militia to oppose Mexican rule. Settler uprisings in 1832 and 1835 led to secession from Mexico and the founding of the Republic of Texas. As a lieutenant colonel of the Legion of Cavalry in the new regular Texian army, he was ordered to reinforce the Texians at the Alamo Mission in San Antonio. James Bowie arrived at the Alamo with 30 men on 19 January 1836. On 3 February, Travis arrived with 18 regulars. The Alamo defenders numbered 260, the Mexican Army, estimated 6,000 strong. The situation was dire. Shipping & Returns We’re happy to answer questions or help you with returns. Please fill out the form on the following link if you need assistance. During normal business hours you can reach us at 1-800-786-1888 Trains and Toy Soldiers mailing address is Trains And Toy Soldiers 5500 Old Cheney Road Suite 7 Lincoln, Nebraska 68516