Soviet Navy Black Sea Fleet Machine Gunner (Khaki Field Uniform) WWII – Custom Printed Brick Block Figure

English Translation & Specific Name

• English Translation / Figure Title: WWII Soviet Navy – Black Sea Fleet Machine Gunner (Khaki Field Uniform, Type B)

• Historical Era: World War II (1941–1945) / Great Patriotic War

• Faction: Soviet Union (Red Navy / Naval Infantry)

Character Identification, Detailed Description, and Historical Background

Character Identification This custom building block figure represents a heavily burdened Machine Gunner (Pulemyotchik) of the Soviet Naval Infantry fighting in the Black Sea Fleet. Unlike his comrades in traditional naval blue or white, this figure is distinguished by his adoption of the standard Red Army khaki field uniform, worn while fiercely retaining his signature naval cap and striped undershirt to denote his true branch of service.

Detailed Character Description (Utilizing vibrant 360-degree UV printing, this figure meticulously captures the heavily armed reality of a naval infantryman adapted for sustained, grueling trench warfare.)

• Headgear & Face: He proudly wears the traditional black Beskozyrka (brimless sailor cap), complete with a red star and hammer-and-sickle badge. The cap tally features the gold Cyrillic text “ЧЕРНОМОРСКОЙ ФЛОТ” (Black Sea Fleet). His face print displays a confident, mustached veteran with combat scuff marks and dirt on his cheeks, reflecting the harsh conditions of the front lines.

• Torso (Khaki Uniform & Heavy Ammo Belts): To blend in better with the dirt and trenches, he has been issued an earth-yellow/khaki Army-style Gimnasterka (pullover tunic). However, the collar is deliberately left unbuttoned to reveal the iconic Telnyashka (blue-and-white striped undershirt) beneath—a fierce point of pride for Soviet sailors.

  • Tactical Webbing (The Machine Gunner Loadout): Dominating his torso are massive, printed brass machine gun ammunition belts (holding 7.62×54mmR rounds). These heavy belts are draped diagonally over his left shoulder and wrapped tightly around his waist, providing continuous feed for his squad’s primary support weapon. He also wears a standard leather combat belt with a brass buckle.

• Legs & Footwear: His lower half features matching khaki field trousers, which are tucked neatly into standard black combat boots, grounding the figure in a rugged infantry aesthetic.

Historical Background During the Great Patriotic War (WWII), the rapid advancement of Axis forces forced the Soviet Union to press hundreds of thousands of sailors into land combat. These Naval Infantry brigades fought in some of the most brutal sieges of the war, including Odessa, Sevastopol, and Stalingrad.

While sailors initially fought in their dark blue and white naval uniforms (earning them the nickname “The Black Death”), supply shortages and the tactical need for better camouflage meant that many replacement troops were eventually issued standard Red Army khaki uniforms. Despite wearing army clothing, these men fiercely maintained their naval identity. Regulations were often ignored as sailors kept their Beskozyrka caps and proudly displayed their striped Telnyashkas at the collar. As a machine gunner, this soldier would have been tasked with operating heavy weapons like the water-cooled Maxim M1910 or the portable DP-27 light machine gun, carrying yards of heavy ammunition belts across his body to keep the gun fed during desperate defensive stands.