3Minifigure – German U-Boat Commander from the Kriegsmarine (Navy) during World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents a German U-Boat Commander from the Kriegsmarine (Navy) during World War II. His identity is explicitly confirmed by the text at the bottom of the image. He is a generic character embodying the classic, iconic image of the skilled and often highly decorated submarine aces who fought in the Battle of the Atlantic.

The figure’s appearance is full of details that are characteristic of a U-boat commander:

• The beard was a common sight, as the long, arduous voyages at sea made regular shaving difficult or impossible.
• The white-topped officer’s visor cap was a popular affectation among commanders, making them easily identifiable on the conning tower.
• The binoculars worn around the neck were the commander’s most essential tool for scanning the horizon for enemy ships.
• The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross printed at his neck was a high decoration for bravery and success, frequently awarded to top U-boat aces.

The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and his personal weapon:

• The toy minifigure is wearing a practical sea-going uniform, likely meant to represent the grey leather outfits worn on the conning tower for protection against the harsh weather. He has a printed life vest and harness.
• His weapon accessory is an MP40 submachine gun. While a submarine’s main weapons were its torpedoes, a submachine gun would have been kept aboard for personal defense, repelling boarders, or for use by a prize crew when capturing an enemy merchant ship.