Minifigure – German Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Sergeant from the early stages of World War II (LEGO Compatible)

The figure in the image is a custom-printed, LEGO-compatible minifigure representing a World War II German Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO).

Here are the specific details of this character:

• Rank and Role: The specific title is Unterfeldwebel. In the historical hierarchy of the German Wehrmacht (Army), this was a junior NCO rank, roughly equivalent to a Sergeant in the US or British Army. Historically, a soldier with this rank would often serve as a Squad Leader (Gruppenführer), responsible for commanding a group of about 10 infantrymen.

• Uniform Appearance: The figure is wearing the iconic Feldgrau (Field Grey) uniform, which was the standard color for the German Army during WWII. The tunic features detailed printing of the collar tabs (Litzen) and the shoulder boards indicative of his rank. He is wearing dark grey trousers tucked into black marching boots (Marschstiefel), often called “Jackboots.”

• Helmet and Insignia: He is wearing the Stahlhelm (steel helmet). Notably, the image shows the helmet has decals on both sides:

  • Right Side: The National Tricolor Shield (Black, White, and Red).

  • Left Side: The Wehrmacht Eagle (Adler) decal.

  • Historical Note: The presence of the Tricolor shield suggests this uniform represents the early war period (1939–1940), as the order to remove the tricolor shield to improve camouflage was issued in 1940, though some soldiers kept them longer.

• Equipment (The Gear): The figure is heavily equipped with standard infantry gear:

  • Y-Straps: The leather suspenders used to support the weight of the belt gear.

  • Ammo Pouches: On his front waist, he has three-cell pouches, which were standard for carrying ammunition clips for the Karabiner 98k bolt-action rifle.

  • Map Case: He is wearing a leather map case across his chest. Historical Note: This is a key detail distinguishing him as a leader/NCO, as regular riflemen typically did not carry map cases.

  • Field Gear (Back): On the rear view, you can see a gas mask canister (the ribbed cylinder), a bread bag (for rations and personal items), and a canteen.