Minifigure – a Major of the German Wehrmacht (Armed Forces) during the World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing a Major of the German Wehrmacht (Armed Forces) during the World War II era.

The figure is depicted wearing a black service uniform consisting of a tunic and grey trousers. Black uniforms were less common in the Army (Heer) than the standard field grey, but were used for certain dress occasions or by specific units/personnel (most famously Panzer crews, though this figure lacks specific Panzer insignia). He wears a matching black officer’s peaked visor cap (Schirmmütze) featuring the Wehrmacht eagle and national cockade insignia, along with the silver chin cords appropriate for an officer.

His rank as Major, a field-grade officer, would typically be indicated by his shoulder boards and collar tabs (though the detail isn’t fully visible, the label confirms the rank).

He carries a black briefcase prominently displaying the Wehrmacht eagle and a swastika, indicating official documents or materials related to the armed forces or the state.

Historical Background: A Major in the German Wehrmacht was a senior company or field-grade officer, typically serving as a battalion commander’s executive officer or on the staff of a regiment or higher headquarters. They were experienced officers responsible for planning, administration, and sometimes commanding units in combat. The briefcase suggests an administrative or staff role for this particular depiction.