Minifigure – Waffen-SS Infantry Squad equipped in camouflage WWII (LEGO Compatible)

This image representing a full Waffen-SS Infantry Squad equipped in camouflage.

Here is the breakdown of each figure from Left to Right:

1. The Machine Gun Assistant (Far Left)

• Identity: MG Assistant (Schütze 2).

• Key Features: He is easily identified by the heavy Machine Gun Ammunition Belts draped over his shoulders and chest. He wears a camouflage helmet cover and carries a Kar98k Rifle. His role is to protect the gunner and carry the extra ammo required for the squad’s heavy weapon.

2. The Squad Leader / NCO (Second from Left)

• Identity: SS-Oberscharführer (Sergeant).

• Key Features: He holds a black MP40 Submachine Gun. His chest print features the vertical MP40 Magazine Pouches, which distinguishes him from the riflemen. As the NCO, he leads the squad into combat.

3. The Officer / Platoon Commander (Third from Left)

• Identity: SS-Untersturmführer (Lieutenant).

• Key Features: He is the leader of the unit. He wears Binoculars around his neck and carries a Map Case on his hip. He is holding a large, rust-colored Bundled Grenade Charge (Geballte Ladung), used for destroying tanks or bunkers, indicating he is leading a high-intensity assault.

4. The Machine Gunner (Fourth from Left)

• Identity: MG Gunner (Schütze 1).

• Key Features: He carries the squad’s heaviest weapon, a black Machine Gun (MG34 or MG42) on a bipod. On his chest, he wears a green Tool Pouch containing the necessary wrenches and spare bolts to keep the gun operational during battle.

5. The Sniper (Fifth from Left)

• Identity: Scharfschütze (Sniper).

• Key Features: He stands out due to the Camouflage Face Mask/Veil printed on his head, hiding his skin. He wears a camouflage field cap and holds a Scoped Rifle, providing long-range support for the squad.

6. The Rifleman (Far Right )

• Identity: G43 Infantryman.

• Key Features: Unlike the others who wear helmets or camo caps, he wears a grey Field Cap (Schiffchen) with the eagle and Totenkopf insignia. He is armed with a Gewehr 43 (G43) semi-automatic rifle, representing the standard infantry backbone of the unit.

Historical Background:

These minifigures represent a Waffen-SS infantry squad from the late World War II period (1943–1945). Their defining feature is the “Autumn Oak Leaf” (Eichenlaub) camouflage, a pioneering reversible pattern dominated by orange and brown tones. This advanced gear was scientifically designed to conceal elite troops in European forests during the fall seasons, visually distinguishing them from the standard grey uniforms of the regular army.

The set accurately illustrates German squad tactics, which revolved entirely around the heavy firepower of the general-purpose machine gun. By including a dedicated Gunner, an Assistant Ammo Carrier, a specialized Sniper with a face veil, and an Officer equipped with anti-tank grenades, this collection captures the high-intensity combat roles seen on the Eastern and Western Fronts as the war intensified.