Description

This minifigure portrays a German soldier of the Second World War wearing the distinctive feldmütze field cap. The cap was an alternative to the steel helmet that became common in rear areas, patrols, and sometimes in combat. The field cap, lighter and more comfortable than the heavy Stahlhelm, was especially favoured in warmer climates and less intense fighting conditions.

The M43 field cap, introduced mid-war, was based on earlier mountain troop designs. It featured a short visor, fold-down ear flaps, and insignia such as the eagle and swastika above the national cockade. While less protective than a helmet, it offered practicality and ease of wear, symbolizing the adaptability of the Wehrmacht as the war progressed.

The soldier himself would have been equipped like most infantrymen: the Karabiner 98k rifle as the standard weapon, supplemented by stick grenades and sometimes machine pistols like the MP40 for NCOs. His gear included ammunition pouches, a bread bag, a water flask, entrenching tools, and the iconic cylindrical gas mask container that German soldiers carried everywhere, often used as an all-purpose storage case.

German soldiers in field caps served in varied environments — from the forests of France to the steppes of Russia. They were particularly common among troops in Italy, the Balkans, and rear-echelon units, though frontline infantrymen also wore them when helmets were impractical. Photographs from the Eastern Front frequently show soldiers in caps during quieter moments between battles or when enduring the gruelling heat of summer.

This minifigure reflects that unique appearance, with a printed uniform capturing the detail of Wehrmacht field gear and the recognizable cap. It highlights not the hardened image of the helmeted stormtrooper, but the everyday soldier enduring long campaigns, exhaustion, and the realities of total war.

Includes 1 minifigure disassembled.

Pcs: 7

Age rating: 14+