German Soldier Throwing Grenade
Capture the intensity of a World War II infantry assault with this German soldier miniature, dynamically posed while throwing a hand grenade. Designed for historically themed scenes, the figure adds movement and a clear narrative focus to battlefield layouts, military collections and scale-model displays.
Historical Role
Hand grenades were important close-combat weapons for Wehrmacht infantry, particularly during attacks on trenches, fortified positions, buildings and other defended areas. A soldier could use a grenade to suppress or dislodge an opponent before advancing with the rest of his section. This figure represents that brief but dramatic moment during an infantry action.
Distinctive Appearance
The extended throwing pose creates a strong sense of motion, distinguishing the figure from more static marching or sentry miniatures. Its recognisable German field uniform, helmet and personal equipment provide an appropriate World War II silhouette, while the raised arm and grenade make the soldier’s battlefield role immediately clear.
Modelling Uses
This figure is suitable for dioramas depicting urban fighting, trench assaults, woodland engagements or attacks against defensive positions. It can also bring action to model railways with wartime settings, serve as an objective or character piece in wargaming displays, and complement collections of German infantry miniatures. The wide range of scales allows the pose to be used in compact railway scenes or larger, highly detailed military displays.
Fun Fact
The German Stielhandgranate was widely nicknamed the “potato masher” by Allied troops because of its distinctive wooden handle and cylindrical head. The hollow handle housed a pull cord used to activate the grenade’s friction igniter, making its method of operation different from the lever-type grenades used by several other armies.
Available Scales
Available in 1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35 scales.
Finish Options
Choose from Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, or Historical Base Colour. These options support everything from fully customised painting to convenient preparation for inclusion in an existing display.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
