Minifigure – German Luftwaffe Paratrooper Sergeant Major Fallschirmjäger World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This is a toy minifigure that represents a senior non-commissioned officer from Germany’s elite airborne forces during World War II. Specifically, he is a German Luftwaffe Paratrooper Sergeant Major. In German, these paratroopers were famously known as Fallschirmjäger.

Headwear and Head:

• The figure wears a blue-grey Luftwaffe visor cap (Schirmmütze). It is decorated with the standard printed insignia: the Luftwaffe eagle on top and the national cockade with an oak leaf wreath below it.
• The head is very distinct, with a printed face that features round spectacles (glasses) and a slight smile.

Uniform and Equipment: The figure is wearing the Luftwaffe’s blue-grey service tunic. The most detailed parts are the equipment and insignia worn over the tunic:

• Binoculars: Hanging around his neck by a black strap is a pair of binoculars (Fernglas). This was essential equipment for a leader or scout to observe the battlefield.
• Load-Bearing Equipment: He is wearing a set of black Y-straps (suspenders) over his shoulders, which connected to his belt to help distribute the weight of his gear. A black leather belt is printed around his waist.
• Insignia: On his right breast is the Luftwaffe eagle emblem. On his left sleeve, there is a printed white band with writing on it. This represents a cuff title (Ärmelband), which was awarded to soldiers to commemorate service in a specific campaign or unit (for example, the famous “KRETA” cuff title for the invasion of Crete).

Trousers and Boots: The legs are printed to represent the standard paratrooper trousers and he is wearing black leather boots.