Minifigure – German Wehrmacht soldier from the mid-to-late period of World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image shows a toy minifigure representing a German Wehrmacht soldier from the mid-to-late period of World War II.

The soldier is dressed in a standard field grey (Feldgrau) combat uniform. His headwear is the iconic M43 Field Cap (Einheitsfeldmütze), which was introduced in 1943 and became the most common cap for German soldiers for the remainder of the war.

He is equipped with standard infantry load-bearing gear, including black leather Y-straps and a belt with ammunition pouches. The design of these pouches is specific for carrying the stick magazines of a submachine gun.

The figure is armed with a toy replica of the famous MP 40 (Maschinenpistole 40). This was the quintessential German submachine gun of the war, prized for its reliability and effectiveness in close-quarters combat.

Historical Background: This figure represents a common German infantryman, likely a squad leader or a specialist storm trooper, from the latter half of the war. The MP 40 was not issued to every soldier; it was typically carried by NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and designated soldiers within an infantry squad (Gruppe) to provide a high volume of automatic fire during assaults. This combination of the later-war M43 cap and the MP 40 is representative of German soldiers who fought in the intense battles in Italy, Normandy, the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), and on the Eastern Front from 1943 until the end of the war in 1945.