Minifigure – German Luftwaffe Field Division Luftwaffen Feldgdivision soldier from World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure and accessories representing a German soldier from a Luftwaffe Field Division (Luftwaffen-Feld-Division) during the mid-to-late period of World War II.

The figure is dressed in the standard blue-grey (Luftwaffenblau) uniform of the German Air Force. While the Luftwaffe is known for its pilots and aircrews, this soldier is equipped for ground combat. He wears a Luftwaffe M43 Field Cap and is printed with standard infantry webbing, including Y-straps and ammunition pouches.

The set includes these key accessories:

• Gewehr 43 Rifle: The figure is accompanied by a toy replica of the Gewehr 43 (G43). This was a semi-automatic rifle introduced in the latter half of the war to increase the firepower of German infantry squads.
• Luftwaffe Stahlhelm: An alternative headgear option is a blue-grey Stahlhelm (steel helmet) featuring the distinctive Luftwaffe eagle decal on the side.

Historical Background: In late 1942, facing a manpower crisis but unwilling to release his personnel to the Army, the head of the Luftwaffe, Hermann Göring, ordered the formation of ground combat divisions from surplus Air Force personnel. These Luftwaffe Field Divisions were composed of retrained ground crews, support staff, and other rear-echelon airmen. Initially, they were poorly trained and equipped for an infantry role and suffered heavy casualties. Later in the war, they were absorbed into the regular Army (Heer), where their quality improved. This figure represents one of these airmen who was sent to fight on the ground as an infantryman on the Eastern or Western Fronts.