Custom Piece Miniature – German military road signpost from the Battle of the Bulge – 3D Print for LEGO Minifigure

This is a custom-made accessory for a toy diorama, designed to represent a German military road signpost from the Battle of the Bulge (also known as the Ardennes Offensive), which took place in the winter of 1944-1945.

The signpost is a collection of various directional signs, both military and civilian, attached to a single post. This was typical for the chaotic conditions of the battle, where German forces rapidly advanced into Allied-held territory in Belgium and Luxembourg.

The individual signs from top to bottom are:

• “S 1”: A German military route marker, used to guide convoys along a specific supply route.
• “Luftschutzraum”: A German sign pointing to an “Air-raid shelter.”
• An infantry tactical symbol: This German military symbol denotes the location of an infantry unit.
• A medical services symbol: The arrow with a red cross indicates the direction of a medical aid station.
• “Basrogne, Prov. Luxemburg”: This is a civilian-style sign for the town of Bastogne in the Belgian province of Luxembourg.
• “FBB”: An abbreviation for a German military unit, possibly the Führer-Begleit-Brigade, which fought in the battle.

Historical Background: This signpost is rich with the history of the Battle of the Bulge. The various German military signs point to the logistical and tactical reality of the German offensive. The sign for Bastogne is particularly significant. Bastogne was a vital crossroads town that was famously surrounded and besieged by German forces. The heroic defense of the town by the encircled American 101st Airborne Division became one of the most legendary episodes of the entire war. This signpost represents a moment during the German advance, pointing the way to this critical objective.