Minifigure – Paratrooper from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents a paratrooper from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division, one of the most famous American units of World War II. He is a generic soldier from this elite division, famously known as the “Screaming Eagles.” His identity is explicitly confirmed by the text at the bottom of the image, which reads “U.S AIRBORNE 101ST.”

The character’s unit is also clearly identified by the iconic “Screaming Eagle” shoulder patch printed on his left arm. Soldiers of the 101st Airborne were renowned for their role in major operations, including the D-Day landings in Normandy and the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.

The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and his weapon:

• The toy minifigure is depicted wearing the tan M1942 paratrooper combat uniform. The printing on the figure is highly detailed, showing his webbing and harness, numerous ammunition pouches, grenades, and a holstered pistol. His headgear is the classic American M1 helmet, which is shown with a printed camouflage net over it.
• His weapon accessory is an M1A1 Carbine. This was the specialized paratrooper version of the standard M1 Carbine and is identifiable by its folding wire stock. This design made the weapon more compact, which was essential for a soldier needing to jump out of an airplane. It was a lightweight, easy-to-use weapon often issued to officers, NCOs, and troops in weapon teams.