Minifigure – SS-Oberschütze, a junior enlisted rank in the Waffen-SS, during World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image shows a toy minifigure representing an SS-Oberschütze, a junior enlisted rank in the Waffen-SS, during World War II. The figure is depicted as a battle-hardened soldier in the midst of combat.

The soldier is wearing a full camouflage combat uniform. The pattern is the distinctive Eichenlaubmuster (Oak Leaf Pattern), specifically the autumnal version with its mix of dark brown, green, and tan colors. This was a highly effective and advanced camouflage pattern used exclusively by the Waffen-SS.

His headwear is a black SS field cap which displays the organization’s unique insignia: the SS-style eagle and the Totenkopf (death’s head). The figure’s collar shows the iconic double Sig runes (“SS bolts”), the primary symbol of the SS. His face is printed with dirt and blood stains, giving him a grim, battle-worn appearance.

Historical Background: An SS-Oberschütze was a junior enlisted rank, equivalent to a Private First Class, for a soldier with some combat experience. The Waffen-SS was the combat arm of the Nazi Party’s SS organization and grew into a massive force that fought alongside the regular German Army. Known for their political indoctrination and fanaticism, SS units were often at the forefront of the most brutal fighting of the war, particularly on the Eastern Front and in Normandy. This figure, clad in one of the most advanced camouflage patterns of his time, represents a typical frontline soldier from one of these notorious divisions.