Minifigure – German Navy (Kriegsmarine) World War II (LEGO Compatible)

German Navy (Kriegsmarine) during World War II, ranging from frontline NCOs to the highest command.

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

1. The Senior Boatswain (Oberbootsmann) – Top Left This figure represents a leader of the Naval Assault Troops (Marine-Stoßtrupp-Kompanie).

• Uniform: He wears the Dark Blue/Black Service Uniform with a closed collar, distinct from the open-collar officer tunics.

• Gear: Printed on his chest is a pair of Binoculars, and he wears a brown leather Map Case and Pistol Holster, indicating his role as a squad leader in combat.

• Flag: He stands next to the blue Water Protection Police Flag (likely used here to represent coastal/harbor authority).

• Background: These troops were the first to fight in WWII, famously storming the Polish garrison at Westerplatte.

2. The Naval Coastal Police (Küstenpolizei) – Top Right This figure represents an officer responsible for port security and law enforcement.

• Distinctive Feature: He wears the silver Metal Gorget (Ringkragen) around his neck on a chain. This badge of authority signaled he was on duty and could arrest personnel.

• Headgear: He wears a White-Topped Peaked Cap with the Police Eagle insignia (wreathed eagle).

• Role: This unit patrolled occupied harbors, preventing smuggling and sabotage.

3. The Commodore (Kommodore) – Bottom Left This figure represents a senior naval commander in formal attire.

• Uniform: He is dressed in the Naval Mess Dress (Messeanzug), characterized by a short dark blue jacket, a White Waistcoat, and a Bowtie. This was the formal evening wear for officers attending dinners or galas.

• Flag: He stands next to the Commodore’s Broad Pennant, a swallow-tailed flag containing a black cross, identifying a commander of a squadron.

4. The Lieutenant (Oberleutnant zur See) – Bottom Center This figure represents a junior officer in summer or tropical gear.

• Uniform: He wears the pristine All-White Summer Service Uniform, which was a status symbol often favored by U-boat commanders to distinguish themselves from the crew.

• Insignia: He features the Iron Cross printed on his pocket and the gold Kriegsmarine eagle on his chest.

• Flag: He is accompanied by the standard Reichskriegsflagge (War Ensign).

5. Grand Admiral (Großadmiral) Erich Raeder – Bottom Right This figure represents the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy.

• Uniform: He wears the Double-Breasted Dark Blue Service Tunic with the broad gold cuff stripes of a Grand Admiral.

• Decorations: He wears the Knight’s Cross around his neck and a detailed medal bar.

• Flag (Key Identifier): The flag next to him is the Grand Admiral’s Standard, distinguished by the Crossed Batons behind the eagle. This specific flag identifies the figure as Erich Raeder (or potentially Dönitz in this specific rank capacity), representing the highest authority in the German Navy.