Minifigure – Spanish volunteer soldier from the German 250th Infantry “Blue Division” (División Azul) of WWII (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure and an accessory set, representing a soldier from the WWII German Army’s 250th Infantry Division, famously known as the “Blue Division” (División Azul).

The figure is depicted in a standard German Army (Heer) uniform, consisting of a field grey (Feldgrau) tunic and trousers, and a dark grey Stahlhelm (steel helmet). He is equipped as a frontline infantryman with a camouflage shelter-quarter (Zeltbahn) strapped to his webbing and ammunition pouches for his rifle.

His unique identity as a Spanish volunteer is made clear by several key pieces of insignia:

• Spanish National Shield: On his right arm is the “ESPAÑA” shield with the Spanish national colors (red and yellow).
• Blue Division Insignia: The shoulder straps are piped in blue. This blue Waffenfarbe (branch color) was used by the 250th Division, earning them their nickname “Blue Division.”
• Helmet Decals: The helmet features the Wehrmacht eagle on one side.

The set also includes a flag accessory. This flag, black with a red Falange symbol, was the banner of the Spanish fascist party. This is historically significant as the Blue Division was composed largely of Falangist volunteers, sent by Spanish leader Francisco Franco to fight alongside Germany against the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front as payback for German support during the Spanish Civil War.