Minifigure – German Waffen-SS Machine Gun Assistant WWII (LEGO Compatible)

The Figure: WWII German Waffen-SS Machine Gun Assistant

This historical toy minifigure represents a vital member of a German machine gun squad: the MG Assistant (often referred to as Gunner No. 2 or Schütze 2). The text on the image labels him as “MT75 MG Assistant”.

• Headgear: He wears a Stahlhelm covered with a Camouflage Helmet Cover (Tarnüberzug).

  • Pattern: The helmet cover matches his tunic, featuring the “Autumn” Oak Leaf (Eichenlaub) camouflage pattern, characterized by orange, brown, and dark spots used to blend into fall foliage.

• Uniform:

  • Torso: He wears a camouflage tunic or smock in the same Autumn Oak Leaf pattern. The collar print reveals the SS Runes (Sig Runes) on the right tab, identifying his branch as the Waffen-SS.

  • Legs: He wears standard Field Grey Trousers with gaiters and boots.

• Equipment (Key Features):

  • Ammo Belts: The defining feature of this figure is the 7.92mm Machine Gun Ammunition Belts draped heavily around his neck and shoulders. This visually identifies his primary role: to carry extra ammunition for the squad’s machine gun (MG34 or MG42).

  • Pistol Holster: He wears a black leather Pistol Holster on his belt. Machine gun crews were often issued pistols (P08 Luger or P38) for self-defense when the machine gun was being relocated or reloaded.

  • Rear Gear: The back view shows a specialized leather pouch on his belt, likely a Spare Parts Case or tool kit for maintaining the machine gun.

• Weapon: He holds a Karabiner 98k (Kar98k) bolt-action rifle.

  • Historical Context: While the main gunner carried the heavy machine gun, the assistant carried the ammo boxes, spare barrels, and a standard rifle to protect the gunner and provide covering fire during barrel changes.

• Face: The figure has a printed face with Heavy Stubble, depicting the weary look of a frontline soldier in combat.