Minifigure – Kriegsmarine Sanitätsoffizier (German Navy Medical Officer) in his full formal mess dress uniform, from the World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing a Kriegsmarine Sanitätsoffizier (German Navy Medical Officer) in his full formal mess dress uniform, from the World War II era.

This “Dress version” of the character is shown wearing his formal headwear, a black Kriegsmarine officer’s peaked visor cap (Schirmmütze). The cap is detailed with the gold-colored insignia of the German Navy, including the national eagle and an oak leaf wreath.

The rest of his uniform is the elegant mess dress (Gesellschaftsanzug), which was worn for formal evening occasions. It consists of a dark, double-breasted jacket with gold buttons, a white waistcoat, and a bow tie. The figure is highly decorated, wearing a ribbon bar on his chest and the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross at his neck. His specific career as a doctor is confirmed by the Rod of Asclepius (serpent and staff) insignia on his sleeve, above his officer rank stripes.

Historical Background: A Sanitätsoffizier in the Kriegsmarine was a qualified medical doctor who also held a naval officer’s commission. They served on warships, U-boats, and in naval hospitals, providing essential medical care. The full dress uniform, complete with the visor cap, was the height of formal attire for the German officer corps. It was worn at official state dinners, receptions, and other important social functions, reflecting the strict traditions and formal etiquette of the German Navy.