Yeah I like the new one better. I think it's because of the shading. I can add a frame if you want, just tell me what type of frame ie. from a photo, cartoony, simple etc.

I think you are fussing way too much over this. When I played rome total war I hardly even noticed the portraits so they are no big deal. Honestly the collar is fine and no-one will notice any mistakes and everyone seems to like them anyway.