This minifigure represents a highly decorated SS-Hauptsturmführer (a rank equivalent to Captain) from a Waffen-SS Panzer (tank) Division during World War II. His rank and branch are confirmed by the text in the image.
While he can be seen as a generic officer, his specific rank, black Panzer uniform, and extremely high-level decorations make him a very strong representation of the famous German tank ace Michael Wittmann. Wittmann held this rank, commanded a Tiger tank, and was one of the most successful and decorated tank commanders of the war, receiving all the awards shown on this figure.
The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and his accessories, with the image’s labels identifying his numerous awards:
- The minifigure is wearing the distinctive black uniform of an SS Panzer crewman, which includes printed camouflage trousers. His black officer’s cap (Schirmmütze) and collar tabs feature SS insignia (Totenkopf – skull, and Sig runes).
- His extensive decorations are a key feature and are all identified in the image:
- Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves: Worn at the collar, this was one of the highest awards for bravery.
- Iron Cross 1st Class: Pinned to his left breast pocket.
- Panzer Battle Badge in Silver: Awarded for participating in numerous tank assaults.
- Wound Badge in Black: Awarded for being wounded in combat.
- His accessories include a Wehrmachtskanister (a yellow jerrycan for fuel or water) and a tan-colored bundle, which could be a bedroll or a camouflage smock.
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