Minifigure – Hermann Göring, the Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe and political and military figures in Nazi Germany (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing Hermann Göring, the Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe and one of the highest-ranking political and military figures in Nazi Germany.

The figure is depicted in the Luftwaffe Service Uniform with specific details denoting his unique rank and status.

• Headgear: He wears the Luftwaffe Blue Peaked Cap (Schirmmütze). The piping and chin cords are Gold, distinguishing him as a General Officer.

• Uniform: He wears a standard Luftwaffe blue-grey tunic.

• Rank Insignia: The most important detail is on his collar tabs. They feature Crossed Batons (Marshal’s batons) on a white background. This specific insignia was created exclusively for the rank of Reichsmarschall (Reich Marshal), a rank higher than Generalfeldmarschall, which Göring was the sole recipient of during WWII.

• Decorations: The figure is heavily decorated, reflecting Göring’s love for medals:

  • Neck Orders: At his throat, he wears the “Pour le Mérite” (the Blue Max), which he earned as a fighter ace in World War I. Below that is the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Göring was the only person awarded the Grand Cross during World War II.

  • Breast Badges: On his left breast pocket, he wears the Pilot/Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds, a custom award he often wore.

• Accessory: The set includes a stand with a specific Command Flag. This blue square flag features a gold eagle and swastika superimposed over crossed marshal’s batons. This is the Personal Standard of the Reichsmarschall, used to mark his presence.

Historical Background: Hermann Göring (1893–1946) was a World War I fighter ace who succeeded Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron) as commander of JG 1. He was a founding member of the Nazi Party and became the Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe (Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe) in 1935. In 1940, Adolf Hitler promoted him to the specially created rank of Reichsmarschall des Grossdeutschen Reiches (Reich Marshal of the Greater German Reich), making him the senior-most officer in the German military. He was known for his extravagant lifestyle, flamboyant uniforms, and ultimately, his failure to gain air superiority during the Battle of Britain and defend Germany from Allied bombing.