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

Character Identification: Wehrmacht Artilleryman (Artillerist) in Light Duty 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. This specific variant depicts the soldier in a basic regulation or “light duty” state. Unlike fully equipped frontline troops, he wears only his standard tunic and equipment belt, lacking the heavy Y-straps, ammunition pouches, and combat gear used during active engagements.

Specific Name and Visual Details

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

• Headgear (The Stahlhelm): The figure is topped with the iconic dark grey/black Stahlhelm (steel helmet), a mandatory piece of protective gear even during rear-echelon duties.

• Facial Features: He features a stern, serious expression with printed cheek lines, depicting an older or more experienced veteran soldier.

• Upper Body and Branch Colors: * He is dressed in the standard dark grey Feldgrau (field grey) tunic (Feldbluse).

  • The Waffenfarbe (Branch Color): The defining military identifier is the bright red piping (Hochrot) outlining his collar tabs (Litzen). In the German armed forces, red was the designated color for all artillery personnel.

  • Right Breast: The printed national eagle emblem (Wehrmachtsadler) is clearly visible above his right chest pocket.

• Tactical Gear (The Duty Belt): The key differentiator for this variant is the black leather equipment belt worn around his waist, featuring a printed silver enlisted man’s buckle. Unlike frontline configurations, this belt is worn completely bare—no Y-straps, no ammunition pouches, and no holsters. The Behind view clearly shows the clean, continuous line of the belt wrapping around his tunic.

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

Historical Background

The Artillery branch was a massive logistical and combat force within the Wehrmacht, requiring intense discipline and organization both on and off the battlefield.

• The Red Waffenfarbe: Artillerymen wore red piping to distinguish themselves from the white piping of the infantry. This included crews operating towed field howitzers, heavy siege guns, and eventually self-propelled anti-tank weapons.

• Light Duty and Regulation Attire: German military discipline was notoriously strict. Even when troops were pulled back from the firing line to rest or perform camp chores (such as maintenance, guard duty, or attending briefings), they could not simply walk around unkempt. Wearing the tunic secured by the bare leather equipment belt was the standard regulation for soldiers on “light duty” or moving around a garrison. It presented a smart, disciplined military appearance without subjecting the soldier to the exhausting weight of his full combat webbing and ammunition.