Wehrmacht Artillery Soldier Off-Duty Variant in Relaxed Attire (WWII) – Custom Printed Brick Block Figure

Character Identification: Wehrmacht Artilleryman (Artillerist) in Relaxed Attire

This highly detailed Custom Printed Brick Block Figure represents an enlisted soldier of the German Wehrmacht’s Artillery Branch (Artillerie) during World War II. What makes this specific variant unique is the complete absence of external tactical webbing. Without the standard combat belt, Y-straps, or ammunition pouches, this figure perfectly depicts a soldier in a relaxed, off-duty state, or performing light camp duties behind the gun line.

Specific Name and Visual Details

• Specific Name: Wehrmacht Artillery Soldier [Off-Duty Variant] (WWII)

• Headgear (The Stahlhelm): He wears the standard dark grey/black Stahlhelm (steel helmet). Even when off-duty or resting near the front, helmets were often kept on or nearby due to the threat of shrapnel.

• Facial Features: He features a clean-shaven, youthful face with a slight smile or smirk, fitting the relaxed nature of a soldier on a break from heavy combat labor.

• Upper Body and Branch Colors: * He is dressed in the standard dark grey Feldgrau (field grey) field tunic (Feldbluse). The tunic is printed with the collar slightly open, revealing a grey undershirt beneath.

  • The Waffenfarbe (Branch Color): The most defining military detail is the bright red piping (Hochrot) outlining his collar tabs (Litzen). This color officially designates him as a member of the Artillery branch.

  • Right Breast: Features the printed national eagle emblem (Wehrmachtsadler).

• Tactical Gear (Deliberately Absent): The 360-degree printing on the Front and Behind views clearly shows the tunic completely unencumbered by gear. There is no leather belt, no suspenders, and no weapon holsters, allowing the viewer to see the crisp tailoring, buttons, and pocket details of the base uniform.

• Lower Body and Footwear: He wears matching dark grey field trousers paired with standard black marching boots (Knobelbecher).

Historical Background

The Artillery branch was a massive and indispensable part of the German war machine, operating everything from light infantry support guns to massive siege howitzers.

• The Red Waffenfarbe: A German soldier’s branch of service was a point of immense pride, indicated by the color-coded piping on their uniform. The red piping of the artillery was worn by crews manning towed howitzers, self-propelled guns, and anti-tank cannons (Pak).

• Life Behind the Gun Line: Firing heavy artillery was exhausting, ear-shattering, and back-breaking work. When a firing mission ended, or when crews were stationed in fortified rear-echelon encampments, soldiers immediately removed their heavy, restrictive leather webbing and ammunition belts to rest.

• The Base Tunic: In a secure camp, soldiers would wear their uniform exactly as depicted here—just the basic Feldbluse and trousers. This allowed for better mobility and comfort while eating, sleeping, or performing routine maintenance on their massive cannons.