British Polish Female Soldiers WWII
This finely detailed figure set represents Polish women serving alongside British and Allied forces during the Second World War. Depicted in period military clothing, the figures offer an unusual personnel subject for historically themed scenes. The set carries our RARE VARIANT badge because female Polish wartime personnel remain a distinctive and less commonly represented subject in miniature form.
Historical Role
Polish servicewomen made an important contribution to the Allied war effort after the occupation of Poland in 1939. Serving in auxiliary and support formations associated with the Polish Armed Forces in exile, they undertook communications, clerical, medical, transport and logistical duties. Although they were not generally employed as frontline infantry, their work supported operational units, headquarters, hospitals, airfields and supply networks connected with British-led Allied operations.
Distinctive Appearance
The figures combine British-pattern wartime uniform styling with details associated with Polish personnel. Depending on role and posting, servicewomen could wear tailored tunics, skirts or practical trousers, together with side caps, berets or other regulation headwear. Polish eagle badges and “POLAND” shoulder titles helped preserve a clear national identity while serving within the wider Allied command structure. These contrasting British and Polish elements give the subject an immediately recognisable character.
Modelling Uses
Ideal for airfield, headquarters, hospital, transport depot and communications scenes, these figures add valuable human detail to World War II dioramas. They are equally suitable for model railways, wargaming displays and collectors seeking a broader representation of Allied wartime service. Smaller scales work well in busy background settings, while larger versions provide greater scope for careful uniform, insignia and facial painting.
Fun Fact
Polish personnel serving in exile often wore British-supplied uniforms while retaining Polish national insignia, creating a distinctive combination that reflected both Allied cooperation and continued Polish military identity.
Available Scales
1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.
Finish Options
Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
