Description

This minifigure represents a German officer of the Second World War, a figure who embodied leadership, discipline, and strategy within the ranks of the Wehrmacht. Officers ranged from junior lieutenants commanding platoons to senior staff officers planning massive operations across Europe. Regardless of rank, they were expected to lead by example and maintain strict adherence to military order.

The German officer corps had deep historical roots, tracing back to the Prussian military tradition of the 18th and 19th centuries. Known for its emphasis on professionalism, training, and discipline, the officer corps became one of the most respected — and feared — in the world. This tradition carried over into the Wehrmacht of the 1930s and 1940s, where officers were trained not only in tactics but also in the philosophy of Auftragstaktik, or mission-type orders. This doctrine gave commanders flexibility, encouraging initiative and independent decision-making on the battlefield.

Uniforms set officers apart from enlisted men. This minifigure depicts the classic field-grey officer’s tunic, adorned with insignia of rank, decorations, and sometimes campaign ribbons. Officers also carried sidearms such as the Luger P08 or Walther P38 pistols, symbols of authority as much as practical weapons. Many wore the officer’s peaked cap, instantly recognizable with its silver piping and eagle insignia, though in the field they often used steel helmets or caps for practicality.

German officers commanded in campaigns ranging from the lightning advances of Blitzkrieg in Poland and France, to the grinding attrition of the Eastern Front. Some became infamous for their loyalty to the regime, while others — like those involved in the July 20, 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler — demonstrated personal courage in resisting tyranny.

This minifigure reflects that duality: the German officer as a symbol of efficiency and authority, while also reminding us of the pivotal role leadership played in shaping the course of the war.

Includes 1 minifigure disassembled and 1 plastic replica Luger P08 pistol.

Pcs: 9

Age rating: 14+