DID – GERMAN SS-Sturmann

Under the doctrine of WWII German infantry tactics, the squad machine gun is the centre of operation where the rest of the squad will maneuver and try to achieve its objective under the lead of the squad machine gun fire. The Maschinengewehr 1942 or MG42 is the replacement of the MG34, first manufacture in 1942. The stamped sheet metal construction allows more rapid production to meet the growing needs in the battle field and was the infantry weapon with the fastest rate of fire in WWII.

The MG gunner of each squad is usually the most capable and experience because the rhythm of the advance is often control by the gunner.

Our impression, SS-Sturmann “Kurt Dorr” is also equipped with a P38 pistol, a binocular for his spotter, MG gunner’s kit and . At Normandy campaign, he was issued the camouflage face veil, which they have used at several ambush situations. All metal construction MG ammo links with turned brass cartilages and an all metal construction ammo can is also included. Each figure is unique because each uniform is slightly weathered by hand to replicate the field used uniform.
1a. Character head sculpt with “Battle Cry” expression.
1b. Character head sculpt.
2. Did model “F” body.
3. Bendable hands.
4. M-43 Field tunic.
5. Blurred edge SS Camouflage smock
6. M-44 Pea Dot pattern Camouflage
7. “Oak Leaf“ SS Camouflage helmet cover
8. M40 Helmet – metal with field finish camouflage paint
9. Leather liner for M40 Helmet
10. SS Cartridge Belt and Buckle
11. Cartridge Belt Suspender
12. M31 Bread Bag and Standard M31 canteen
13. M31 Gas Mask canister – stamped and rolled sheet metal
14. Non-folding Entrenching Tool – metal with wood handle

15. Entrenching Tool cover – leather
16. Head Toque
17. SS Sniper Veil
18. Removable wool gloves, knit – gray color
19. M39 Egg Grenade
20. P38 pistol – die cast metal
21. P38 pistol holster – leather material
22. K98 bayonet, Scabbard & Frog
23. MG gunner tool bag
24. MG 7.62 ammo belt – metal links with turned brass bullets
25. MG ammo can
26. MG42 machine gun
27. Gaiters – fabric with leather straps
28. Shoes–half boots with weathering finish