WWII US Army Rifleman - 2nd Infantry Division - Normandy 1944

Passing the 81st anniversary D-Day commemorations this year, I've had a lot of requests to revisit the series of D-Day inspired minifigures I've created over the years. With most of these past figures being based more so on popular culture and film, or just broader generalizations for MOC building, I wanted to take a departure and explore some variations like I've done so far with my collection of WWII US Marines. Rather than depicting the khaki clad, assault vest wearing, amphibious waves one pictures, this collection will explore the unique variations of uniforms and equipment issued out to specific units in Normandy and the modifications made as they fought through the summer. 

This figure is inspired by the iconic image of the 2nd Infantry division moving inland off Omaha Beach on June 7th 1944. While a great glimpse into the landing beaches 24 hours after the assault, the photo also showcases the variety of uniforms and equipment being issued out to troops invading Europe. Based on the photo, this figure features the timeless M1943 field uniform, often associated only with US troops invading Germany late in the war. In fact, early patterns of the uniform had already been tested in Italy, and began to be issued out for select units of invasion forces prior to D-Day. Outside of the uniform, this figure features the standard rifleman loadout for a WWII GI, with the M1923 cartridge belt and canteen, as well as new art for the M1928 haversack with shovel, bayonet, and meatcan pouch. Setting this figure apart is the inclusion of the 2nd ID 'Indian Head' unit insignia painted on the BrickArms M1 helmet, as well as the unit patch printed on his left shoulder. 

Original Proof Copy - 1 of 1, first complete minifigure out of the printer. Signature by Landon Reimer, serial numbered, and sealed plastic collectors slab with Brick Warp artwork. 

Collectors Edition - Signed by Landon Reimer, serial numbered, and sealed plastic collectors slab with Brick Warp artwork.

Base Model - Complete figure in hand-stamped numbered case inspired by WWII era packaging. Unsealed. This packaging again, is hand-stamped and is not intended to look perfect. 

• Custom printed BrickArms M1 Helmet with 2nd ID Insignia
• Custom printed minifigure head 
• M1943 field jacket
• 2nd ID shoulder insignia printing
• M1937 wool service shirt
• M1943 field trousers 
• M1923 cartridge belt 
• M1910 canteen cover with canteen
• M1928 haversack
• M1910 T handle shovel
• M1942 bayonet
• M1938 army leggings 
• Type II army service shoes
• Inside leg army leggings printing
• Holographically sealed packaging (original and collectors edition) 
• Hand stamped WWII inspired packaging (base model) 

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