Custom Piece Miniature – German Wehrmacht 200-liter fuel drum from the World War II grey 2 – 3D Print for LEGO Minifigure

This is a custom-made accessory for a toy, designed to represent a German Wehrmacht 200-liter fuel drum from the World War II era.

The accessory is a cylindrical barrel shape with reinforcing rings around the body. It is colored a dark grey, which is consistent with the Panzergrau (Panzer grey) camouflage color used on German vehicles and equipment in the early years of the war (until 1943). The top surface is detailed with printed text identifying its contents:

• “KRAFTSTOFF 200L,” which is German for “Fuel 200 Liters.”
• “FEUERGEFÄHRLICH,” which is German for “Flammable.”
• “WEHRMACHT,” which was the official name for the unified Armed Forces of Germany during that period.

Historical Background: The 200-liter (or 55-gallon) drum was a standardized and essential container for the bulk transport of fuel and lubricants for all mechanized armies of World War II. Germany’s Blitzkrieg strategy was entirely dependent on the speed of its Panzer divisions, which required a massive and constant supply of fuel. Drums like this, belonging to the Wehrmacht, were the lifeblood of the German war machine. The grey color is particularly representative of the early war period, matching the vehicles used in the invasions of Poland, France, and the initial stages of the invasion of the Soviet Union.