Minifigure – German Waffen-SS Infantryman equipped for late-war combat from World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing a German Waffen-SS Infantryman from World War II, specifically equipped for late-war combat.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the figure:

The Figure: Waffen-SS Camouflage Grenadier This soldier represents the elite branch of the German military, known for being the first to widely adopt camouflage uniforms.

• Uniform: The figure is wearing a camouflage smock (Tarnjacke) and a helmet cover in the Spring Oak Leaf Pattern (Eichenlaubmuster A). This distinct reversible camouflage, featuring shades of green and brown spots, was issued exclusively to the Waffen-SS and is one of the most iconic patterns of the war. Underneath the smock, he wears standard Field Grey (Feldgrau) trousers and black boots.

• The Weapon: He is armed with a Gewehr 43 (G43), also known as the Karabiner 43 (K43). This was a semi-automatic rifle introduced in 1943 to counter the Soviet SVT-40. It featured a detachable 10-round box magazine (visible on the toy) and allowed for a much faster rate of fire than the standard bolt-action Kar98k.

• Combat Gear: The figure is heavily equipped with detailed printed gear.

  • Y-Straps: He wears black leather combat suspenders.

  • Backpack/Kit: On his back, he carries the standard “assault pack” setup, including a ribbed metal Gas Mask Canister (Gasmaskenbüchse), a Mess Kit (Kochgeschirr), a Canteen (Feldflasche), and an Entrenching Tool (shovel).

  • Pouches: On his belt, he wears brown leather ammunition pouches.

Historical Background: By 1943 and 1944, the German military was on the defensive. To increase the firepower of their infantry squads, especially on the brutal Eastern Front, they began issuing semi-automatic rifles like the G43. The Waffen-SS units were often prioritized for better equipment and camouflage clothing. The Oak Leaf camouflage was designed by Johann Georg Otto Schick and was highly effective in the forests of Europe. This figure represents a veteran soldier (“Grenadier”) fighting in the fierce battles of the late war period, such as Normandy or the defense of Germany.