Minifigure – Chinese Infantry Corporal who served in the Soviet 88th Special Rifle Brigade World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents a Chinese Infantry Corporal (下士, Xiàshì) who served in the Soviet 88th Special Rifle Brigade during World War II. As a member of this unique international unit, this Chinese soldier was trained and equipped by the Soviet Union to conduct special operations against the Japanese Army in Manchuria. He is a generic representation of a junior non-commissioned officer (NCO) from this historic brigade.

The background of the photo, which shows a sign with the Cyrillic word “ХАРБИН” (KHARBIN), is also a very relevant detail, as Harbin is a major city in Manchuria, the region where the 88th Brigade was based and trained.

The item in the picture is a single, detailed toy minifigure:

• He is equipped for winter warfare in the Far East, wearing a Telogreika (the standard Soviet padded winter uniform) and a brown ushanka hat.
• The ushanka is adorned with the Soviet red star emblem, signifying his service in the Red Army.
• His face is printed with a shouting expression, and he wears a grey balaclava for warmth underneath his hat.
• His printed webbing includes a belt and cross-strap with ammunition pouches for a rifle.