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Two model figures of Polish infantry from World War II on a map background with Replikator Model Corporation branding.
  • Two model figures of Polish infantry from World War II on a map background with Replikator Model Corporation branding.
  • Two figures in a cage on a black background
  • Two figures in a cage on a black background
  • Two figures in a cage on a black background
1/35 Scale Polish Army Infantry (1939)
$29.99

Capture the heroism of the opening days of World War II with this 1/35 scale 3D printed figure set. This pair depicts soldiers of the Polish Army (Wojsko Polskie) during the September Campaign of 1939, featuring distinct uniforms and rare weaponry.

  • The Officer/NCO: The standing figure on the left is dressed for command in the cooler autumn weather. He wears the long wz. 36 greatcoat (płaszcz) and the iconic wz. 31 steel helmet with its distinctive shape. He is equipped with binoculars and a Sam Browne belt with a pistol holster. Most notably, he is armed with what appears to be the rare Mors wz. 39 submachine gun, a unique prototype weapon that saw limited service during the defense of Poland.

  • The Infantryman: The second figure represents the backbone of the defense. He wears the standard infantry tunic (kurtka) and breeches with puttees (leg wraps). On his head sits the famous wz. 37 "Rogatywka" field cap, the four-pointed soft cap that is a national symbol of Poland.

  • Field Gear: The infantryman is fully kitted out for the march, carrying a wz. 33 tornister (backpack) with a blanket roll, bread bag, and canteen. He is armed with the standard issue Mauser rifle (likely the wz. 29), held at the ready.

 

The Polish Army of 1939

The Polish Army was the first Allied force to face the German Wehrmacht in open combat, marking the beginning of the Second World War.

  • The September Campaign: Despite being outnumbered and outgunned by German armored and air forces, the Polish Army put up a fierce and determined resistance. Battles such as the Battle of the Bzura and the defense of Westerplatte displayed the tenacity of the Polish soldier.

  • Modernization Efforts: By 1939, Poland had begun a modernization program, producing high-quality domestic equipment like the 7TP tank, the PZL.37 Łoś bomber, and the wz. 35 anti-tank rifle. However, these were not available in sufficient numbers to stop the blitzkrieg.

  • Uniformity: The army was a mix of WWI legacy and modern innovation, characterized by a distinct brownish-green (Polish khaki) uniform color that blended well with the Polish autumn landscape.

Infantrymen and Their Gear

The Polish infantryman of 1939 was well-trained and disciplined, equipped with reliable gear produced by the domestic arms industry.

  • The Rogatywka: The most recognizable feature of the Polish uniform was the Rogatywka, a four-pointed cap derived from traditional folk styles. In combat, this was swapped for the wz. 31 helmet, which was coated with a distinct "Salamander" anti-reflective texture (a mixture of cork and paint).

  • Weaponry: The standard infantry rifle was the Mauser wz. 29, a Polish-manufactured version of the German Kar98k. Officers and heavy weapon crews were often issued the Vis wz. 35 pistol, considered one of the best handguns of the war.

  • The Mors SMG: The officer figure holds the Mors wz. 39, an indigenous Polish submachine gun design. Only a few dozen were completed before the invasion, making its inclusion in this set a rare treat for historical modelers.

  • Load Carrying Equipment: Soldiers used leather Y-straps and belts to support triple ammunition pouches (for Mauser stripper clips). The large, square tornister backpack was made of canvas and leather, often topped with a rolled wool blanket or greatcoat.

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