Custom Piece Miniature – Soviet Red Army Infantry Officer or NCO “Shinel” Greatcoat – 3D Print for LEGO Minifigure

This is a custom clothing accessory for a toy minifigure, representing a Soviet Red Army Infantry Officer or NCO “Shinel” Greatcoat from the World War II era.

This Shinel greatcoat is identified as belonging to the Infantry branch by its crimson red collar tabs (petlitsy). The Infantry was the largest component of the Red Army and was central to nearly every battle on the Eastern Front. What distinguishes this particular accessory is the detailed equipment printed on its belt. It features a prominent pistol holster, designed to carry a sidearm like a Tokarev TT-33 pistol, along with ammunition pouches. In the Soviet military, pistols were not issued to all soldiers; they were typically a sign of rank or a specific role, carried by officers, senior non-commissioned officers (NCOs), and political commissars. Therefore, this uniform piece represents a frontline leader responsible for commanding infantry troops in combat.