11Minifigure – paratrooper from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents a paratrooper from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division, one of the most famous American units of World War II. This character is a generic representation of an enlisted soldier from this elite division, famously known as the “Screaming Eagles.” They are renowned for their combat jumps during the Normandy landings (D-Day) and Operation Market Garden, as well as their defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.

His specific unit is clearly identified by two key pieces of insignia printed on the figure:

• The “Screaming Eagle” patch, the official insignia of the 101st Airborne, is visible on his left shoulder.
• The “spade” (♠) symbol is printed on the side of his helmet. This was the tactical symbol for the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, one of the regiments within the 101st Division, which was famously depicted in the TV series Band of Brothers.

The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and his weapon:

• The toy minifigure is depicted wearing the tan M1942 paratrooper combat uniform. His equipment includes printed webbing with ammunition pouches and a bayonet sheath. His helmet is the iconic American M1 steel helmet, shown with a printed camouflage net over it.
• The weapon accessory is an M3 submachine gun. This weapon was widely known as the “Grease Gun” because it resembled a mechanic’s grease gun. It was a simple and inexpensive .45 caliber submachine gun that was issued to US soldiers, including paratroopers, during the later years of the war.