Minifigure – Late-War German Assault Trooper (Sturmsoldat) outfitted Leibermuster Camouflage uniform from World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing a Late-War German Assault Trooper (Sturmsoldat) from World War II, specifically outfitted in the rare and advanced Leibermuster Camouflage uniform.

The figure is depicted wearing a uniform that represents the very final months of the war (1945), showcasing advanced military technology of that era.

The Uniform (Leibermuster): The most defining feature of this figure is the M45 Leibermuster camouflage pattern printed on the helmet cover, tunic, and trousers. This pattern is easily recognized by its irregular black “carbon” spots printed over splashes of tan, green, and brown. Unlike previous patterns which were specific to either the Army (Wehrmacht) or the Waffen-SS, Leibermuster was intended to be the universal standard for all German armed forces.

The Weapon (StG 44): The figure is armed with the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44). This is historically significant as the world’s first true Assault Rifle. It bridged the gap between rifles and submachine guns, offering controllable automatic fire with better range than an MP40.

Combat Gear: The figure wears a specialized Chest Rig with three magazine pouches. These pouches are curved and wider than standard ammunition pouches, specifically designed to hold the 30-round curved magazines of the StG 44. This attention to detail marks him as a specialized assault trooper. He also comes with a separate Grey M43 Field Cap accessory.

Historical Background: The Leibermuster (M45) pattern is famous among historians because it was the first camouflage designed to defeat Infrared Night Vision devices. The black dye used in the pattern contained special carbon compounds that absorbed infrared light, helping soldiers hide from the early night-vision scopes used by Allied snipers in 1945. Because it was introduced so late (early 1945), it saw very limited combat service, mostly on the Eastern Front (Czechoslovakia) and during the desperate final defense of Germany. This figure represents one of the best-equipped soldiers of the late Third Reich.