Minifigure – Polish Infantryman (Piechur) WWII (LEGO Compatible)

The Figure: WWII Polish Infantryman (Piechur)

This toy minifigure represents a regular foot soldier of the Polish Army during the Invasion of Poland (September Campaign) in 1939. He is fully equipped for frontline combat against the invading German and Soviet forces.

• Headgear: He wears the dark green Wz.15 Adrian Helmet.

  • Insignia: The most distinct feature is the painted White Eagle (Orzeł Biały) on the front. While the more modern Wz.31 helmet was standard by 1939, the French-designed Adrian helmet (a legacy of WWI) was still widely used by cavalry, artillery, and reserve infantry units. The eagle clearly marks his allegiance to the Second Polish Republic.

  • Chin Strap: A black chin strap is printed on the figure’s face, adding to the combat-ready look.

• Uniform: He wears the standard Khaki Field Uniform.

  • Collar Tabs: The zig-zag Blue Collar Patches (Patki) are a crucial detail. In the Polish military color code, dark blue signified Infantry, confirming his branch of service.

  • Load Bearing Gear: The torso printing details the brown leather “Y-straps” and belt with Ammunition Pouches (Ladownice) specifically designed to hold stripper clips for his rifle.

  • Backpack: Unlike the previous figures, the rear view of this soldier shows a printed Knapsack (Tornister) with a rolled blanket or mess kit attached, representing the full marching kit of an infantryman.

• Weapon: He holds a long brown Bolt-Action Rifle.

  • Historical Accuracy: While the file name mentions “98k,” historically this represents the Polish Karabinek wz. 29 (or Kb wz. 98a). These were Mauser-system rifles manufactured in Radom, Poland, which were the standard issue weapon for the Polish infantry and were very similar in appearance to the German Kar98k.

Historical Background: The Polish infantryman of 1939 is a tragic but heroic figure in military history. Facing the Blitzkrieg tactics of the Wehrmacht from the west and the Red Army from the east, these soldiers fought with immense bravery. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, units equipped like this figure inflicted heavy casualties on the invaders in battles such as Westerplatte, Mokra, and the Defense of Warsaw.