Custom Piece Miniature – Soviet Red Army Officer’s “Shinel” Greatcoat – 3D Print for LEGO Minifigure

This is a custom clothing accessory for a toy minifigure, representing a Soviet Red Army Officer’s “Shinel” Greatcoat from the early period of World War II (pre-1943 pattern).

This version of the iconic Shinel is distinguished from an enlisted man’s coat by its specific details. While it shares the same heavy, brownish-grey woolen appearance and a printed brown belt, it features the insignia of a Soviet officer. The most important detail is the khaki-green, diamond-shaped collar tabs, known as petlitsy, which are piped in orange or gold. The front of the coat also shows a double row of printed gold buttons, indicating the double-breasted style typical for officers’ greatcoats of that era. This style of uniform was worn by Red Army officers during the initial, brutal years of the war on the Eastern Front, including pivotal conflicts like the Battle of Moscow.