Custom Piece Miniature – German Wehrmacht 200-liter fuel drum from the World War II grey – 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:

• “200L” for 200 Liters, its volume.
• “Kraftstoff,” which is German for “Fuel.”
• “Feuergefährlich,” which is German for “Flammable.”
• “Heer,” which is German for “(Land) Army.”

Historical Background: The 200-liter (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 would have been transported by the thousands via train and truck to forward supply depots to keep the tanks, trucks, and other vehicles of the German Army (Heer) running. 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.