Custom Piece Miniature – German military road signpost from the Italian Campaign of World War II – 3D Print for LEGO Minifigure

This is a custom-made accessory for a toy diorama, designed to represent a makeshift German military road signpost from the Italian Campaign of World War II (circa 1943-1945).

The signpost is a collection of various directional signs, both military and civilian, attached to a single post. This was a common sight during the war, as occupying forces would put up their own signs alongside existing local ones. The mix of German and Italian text is the key feature that places it in this historical context.

The individual signs from top to bottom are:

• “Flak-Geräte Ausgabestelle”: A German military sign pointing to a distribution point for anti-aircraft (“Flak”) gun equipment.
• “Oetzmann”: A smaller sign, likely indicating the command post or billet for a unit or officer with that surname.
• A tactical symbol: The red arrow with a “Z” is a German military tactical sign, likely for an armored or reconnaissance unit.
• “Kfz Inst Zg mot d.Lw”: A German abbreviation for a Motor Vehicle Repair Platoon of the Luftwaffe (Air Force).
• “ROMA”: A civilian-style sign pointing the way to Rome, the Italian capital.
• “CASSINO”: A civilian-style sign pointing to the town of Cassino.

Historical Background: This signpost tells a story of the German occupation and defense of Italy. The German military signs show the logistical network set up to support their forces. The signs for Rome and Cassino are particularly significant. The Battle of Monte Cassino was one of the longest and most brutal battles of the war, as the Allies fought for months to break through the German “Gustav Line” defenses, of which Cassino was a key point. This single accessory is rich with historical detail, representing a specific time and place in the war.