Original Britains Deetail die-cast military figure depicting a kneeling German Wehrmacht infantryman armed with a machine gun (MG34/MG42 style). Manufactured by Britains Ltd. in England and dated 1971, this figure was part of the famous Deetail military series that became popular with collectors during the 1970s.
The soldier wears the characteristic German Stahlhelm, field equipment, ammunition canister, and is posed in a firing position. The original paint remains largely intact with honest play wear, making this an attractive example for collectors of vintage military toys and historical miniatures.
The underside is clearly marked:
BRITAINS LTD 1971
Deetail
MADE IN ENGLAND
A great display piece for collectors of Britains figures, vintage military toys, or WWII memorabilia.
Specifications
Item #: #2753-001
Period: 1971
Country: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Britains Ltd.
Series: Deetail
Subject: German Wehrmacht Infantry Soldier
Pose: Kneeling with Machine Gun
Material: Die-cast metal with plastic components
Markings: BRITAINS LTD 1971 / Deetail / Made in England
Condition: Very good vintage condition with expected paint wear from age and handling.
Originality: Original
Historical Note
Britains introduced the Deetail range in 1971, combining die-cast metal bodies with durable plastic accessories to produce highly detailed military figures in approximately 1:32 scale. The series featured soldiers from numerous armies and historical periods and remains highly collectible today. German Wehrmacht figures are among the most popular subjects within the Deetail line because of their quality, realism, and compatibility with other vintage military figure collections.
