Minifigure – Royal Hungarian Army Soldier (Battle-Scarred Veteran) WWII (LEGO Compatible)

Character Identification

Specific Name: WWII Royal Hungarian Army Soldier (Battle-Scarred Veteran) (Magyar Királyi Honvédség – Experienced Infantryman)

This figure represents a battle-hardened member of the Royal Hungarian Army (Honvéd). Like his comrades in the set, he is identified by his specific uniform insignia, but this particular character features unique facial detailing representing a veteran survivor of the Eastern Front.

Visual Description

This custom-printed minifigure is designed with specific historical markers distinguishing him as Hungarian:

• The Collar Tabs (The “Paroli”): The most critical identification feature is the Green Collar Patch on his tunic. Note the Jagged / Wavy Rear Edge (often called a “spearhead” shape). This specific geometric shape is unique to the Hungarian military and proves he is not Romanian or German. The green color denotes Infantry.

• Face Detail (Battle Damage): The standout feature of this specific figure is the printed Scar / Cut on his right cheek and a weary, frowning expression. This visual storytelling suggests he is a veteran who has survived previous combat, reflecting the brutal nature of the fighting the Hungarians faced against the Soviet Union.

• Uniform: He wears the standard M1939 Khaki/Tan Tunic and trousers. The printing includes detailed pockets, buttons, and the brown leather Y-Strap Suspenders typical of Axis field gear.

• Headgear: He wears the olive-green Steel Helmet (M37 style), complete with a chin strap printed on the face.

• Equipment: His belt features standard Ammunition Pouches (likely for the Mannlicher 35M rifle), indicating his role as a rifleman.

• Legs: Like the others, he wears short boots with printed Anklets/Gaiters, which became the standard footwear as leather shortages worsened during the war.

Historical Background

• The “Honvéd”: The Hungarian soldiers were known as “Honvéd” (Defenders of the Homeland). By 1944-1945, the Hungarian Army was fighting on its own soil, trying to stop the Soviet Red Army from reaching Budapest.

• The Human Cost: The facial scar on this figure is a poignant historical detail. The Hungarian Second Army suffered catastrophic losses at the Battle of Voronezh (1943), where nearly 150,000 men were lost. Soldiers who survived these battles were often physically and mentally scarred, fighting desperate defensive actions until the end of the war.