The 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, also commonly known as Christmas Tree Division due to the characteristic emblem of a cedar of Lebanon superimposed upon the Polish flag, was an infantry division of the Polish Armed Forces in the West that fought during World War II on the Italian Front. The division participated in the North African and the Italian Campaigns (1941–1945) as part of the British Eighth Army. The division fought in some of the most difficult battles during the Italian campaigns of 1943-1944 and distinguished itself in numerous actions most notably the Battle of Monte Cassino, the dash for Ancona and Bologna.
UNITED BRICKS PRINTED FIGURES
United Bricks custom printed collectable minifigures are printed on genuine brand new LEGO parts using a high quality UV printing method. They make the perfect gift or addition to a collection, and are a great way to learn history through building and creating scenes.
This Minifigure features a fully printed 360 torso, legs, along with a printed head. In addition it features a BrickArms Brodie Helmet and BrickArms SMLE Mk3 Rifle.
WW2 Polish 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division Rifleman Minifigure
This product is not a toy. Not intended for use by persons 14 years of age or younger.
Reviews
This minifig is very similar to the standard WW2 British rifleman from UB. An obvious difference is that the ammo pouches & belt are dark tan instead of dark green, but the small blue collar patches help balance what would otherwise be an overly monochromatic design. Best is the Polish emblems on both arms – exquisite printing! I added a Brodie with the Polish Army in Exile emblem printed on by BrickSoldier (see photo). I couldn’t be happier with the result!
Nice minifigure representing a formidable force of allied soldiers on the Italian front of WWII. I especially love the shoulder emblem.