Minifigure – German Army Infantry Squad WWII (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a complete WWII German Army Infantry Squad Set, featuring six distinct characters representing different roles within the Wehrmacht.

Here is the breakdown of each character in the image (from Top Left to Bottom Right):

1. The Combat Medic (Sanitäter) – Top Left This figure represents the squad’s medical support.

• Distinguishing Feature: He wears a White Medical Tabard with a large Red Cross over his field grey uniform.

• Headgear: A unique White Painted Helmet with Red Cross symbols, designed to be visible on the battlefield.

• Role: Historically, medics risked their lives in “No Man’s Land” to treat the wounded, often relying on these visible markings for protection under the Geneva Convention.

2. The Squad Leader / NCO (Unteroffizier) – Top Middle This figure represents a veteran Non-Commissioned Officer leading the unit.

• Headgear: He wears the Field Grey Side Cap (Schiffchen), a lighter alternative to the steel helmet.

• Insignia: A key detail is the Iron Cross Ribbon tucked into his buttonhole, marking him as a decorated veteran.

• Gear: He wears Black MP40 Magazine Pouches, indicating he is armed with a submachine gun for close-quarters combat.

3. The Military Police (Feldgendarmerie) – Top Right This figure represents the strict law enforcement branch of the German military.

• Distinguishing Feature: He wears the iconic metal Gorget (Ringkragen) around his neck. Because of the chain holding this plate, soldiers nicknamed them “Chained Dogs” (Kettenhunde).

• Face: He wears Spectacles (Glasses), giving him a stern, bureaucratic look typical of an officer enforcing discipline.

4. The Veteran Assault Trooper – Bottom Left This figure represents a hardened frontline soldier from the late war period.

• Headgear: He wears a Camouflage Painted Helmet, typical of the Normandy or Italian campaigns.

• Gear: He is equipped with Tan/Sand Colored Pouches, representing tropical or canvas gear that was widely used alongside standard grey uniforms in 1944-45.

• Insignia: A dark Cuff Title is visible on his left wrist, suggesting membership in an elite unit.

5. The Officer (Offizier) – Bottom Middle This figure represents the commander of the unit.

• Headgear: He wears the high-peaked Officer’s Cap (Schirmmütze) featuring the silver eagle and wreath insignia.

• Gear: He wears a Cross-Chest Sam Browne Belt and a brown leather Pistol Holster for his service sidearm (Luger or Walther).

• Uniform: His tunic is tailored differently from the enlisted men, featuring silver collar tabs and a red armband (censored version).

6. The Grenadier – Bottom Right This figure represents a late-war infantryman prepared for defensive warfare.

• Headgear: He wears the distinctive “Chicken Wire” Helmet. Soldiers historically attached wire mesh to their helmets to easily stick foliage and branches into it for camouflage.

• Expression: He has an Angry/Grimacing Face, depicting the desperation of the final years of the war.