18Minifigure – German Army (Heer) General associated with the Spanish Blue Division División Azul (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents a high-ranking German Army (Heer) General associated with the Spanish Blue Division (División Azul) during World War II. While the character is not a specific, named historical person, his uniform is that of a German general, and the accompanying Spanish flag directly connects him to the Spanish volunteer division that fought on the Eastern Front. He could represent a German liaison general assigned to the division, or an interpretation of one of its Spanish commanders wearing a German uniform.

The figure’s high rank is clearly indicated by the ornate insignia on his uniform. The bright red backing (Hochrot) on his collar tabs and shoulder boards was the specific corps color (Waffenfarbe) for general officers in the German Army.

The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and a flag accessory:

• The toy minifigure is wearing a grey German general’s service uniform and an M43 field cap (Einheitsfeldmütze). His collar tabs are printed with the intricate gold embroidery (Litzen) reserved for general ranks.
• The flag accessory is the national flag of Spain used during the Francoist period (specifically, the 1938-1945 version). It features the Spanish coat of arms, which at that time included the Eagle of Saint John, on the traditional red and yellow stripes.