Minifigure – German Waffen-SS Infantry Squad wearing the iconic “Spring Oak Leaf” Camouflage from World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a complete set of six toy minifigures representing a German Waffen-SS Infantry Squad from World War II.

The defining feature of this set is that all soldiers are wearing the iconic “Spring Oak Leaf” Camouflage (Eichenlaubmuster A). This distinct green and brown spotted pattern was issued exclusively to the Waffen-SS and is historically accurate for the mid-to-late war period (1943-1945).

Here is a detailed introduction to each figure, describing them from Left to Right:

1. G43 Rifleman

This figure represents a late-war infantryman.

• Weapon: He is armed with a Gewehr 43 (G43), a semi-automatic rifle with a visible box magazine.

• Role: Unlike the standard bolt-action rifles, the G43 allowed for a faster rate of fire. This soldier wears the standard camouflage smock and helmet cover.

2. Sniper (Scharfschütze)

This figure represents a specialized marksman.

• Unique Gear: He wears a printed Camouflage Face Mask (Sniper Veil) to conceal his skin.

• Weapon: He carries a Karabiner 98k (Kar98k) fitted with a Telescopic Scope.

• Role: Snipers were tasked with eliminating high-value targets. The Waffen-SS was the first military force to widely issue camouflage to snipers, giving them a deadly advantage in the European forests.

3. Machine Gunner (Maschinengewehrschütze)

This figure represents the squad’s heavy firepower (Gunner No. 1).

• Weapon: He holds a heavy machine gun (likely an MG34 or MG42) equipped with a Basket Drum Magazine (Gurttrommel) for assault operations.

• Gear: He has a black pistol holster printed on his belt, as machine gunners carried pistols for self-defense instead of rifles.

4. Squad Leader / Corporal (Unterscharführer)

This figure represents the NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) leading the squad.

• Weapon: He is armed with an MP40 Submachine Gun, the standard weapon for squad leaders.

• Gear: He wears specific MP40 magazine pouches (three vertical pockets) on his chest and carries a stick grenade in his belt.

• Role: He is directing the fire and movement of the other soldiers.

5. Officer / Lieutenant (Obersturmführer)

This figure represents the Platoon Commander.

• Distinctions: He wears Tall Black Jackboots (unlike the others who wear ankle boots with gaiters) and has the Knight’s Cross medal printed around his neck.

• Weapon: He carries a black Luger P08 Pistol, used for self-defense and signaling.

• Role: Officers in the Waffen-SS were expected to lead from the front lines, wearing the same camouflage smocks as their men to avoid being singled out by enemy snipers.

6. MG Assistant (Munitionsschütze)

This figure represents the “Gunner No. 2” who supports the machine gunner.

• Gear: He has Machine Gun Ammunition Belts draped around his neck and shoulders.

• Weapon: He carries a standard Kar98k rifle with a bayonet attached.

• Role: His primary job is to carry extra ammunition and spare barrels for the machine gun and to protect the main gunner during reloading.

This minifigure set portrays an elite Waffen-SS Panzergrenadier squad from the late World War II era (1943–1945), defined by their iconic “Spring Oak Leaf” camouflage (Eichenlaubmuster).

As the first military force to widely adopt such complex organic patterns, these shock troops are outfitted in reversible camo smocks and late-war ankle boots with gaiters, a gear shift necessitated by 1943 material shortages. This specific appearance identifies them as battle-hardened veterans equipped for the intense combat environments of the Eastern Front or the hedgerows of Normandy.

The set accurately recreates the tactical composition of a German infantry squad (Gruppe), which revolved entirely around the heavy firepower of the machine gunner (MG34/42) and his assistant. The unit is rounded out by specialized roles including a squad leader armed with an MP40 for close-quarters suppression, a camouflaged sniper for precision targeting, and riflemen wielding semi-automatic Gewehr 43 rifles. This advanced weaponry highlights the squad’s role as mechanized infantry, designed to deliver overwhelming fire support while fighting alongside armored divisions.