Dragon 1/35 Georgian Legion “Normandy 1944”

Kit No. 6277

Dragon 1/35 Georgian Legion Normandy 1944

The Georgian Legion was composed primarily of Soviet Georgian volunteers and conscripts serving under German command during World War II. Many Georgian Legion units were deployed in occupied Europe, including Normandy, where they became involved in combat during and after the Allied invasion in 1944. The subject remains one of the more unusual and historically complex aspects of the late-war German military structure.

Dragon’s 1/35 scale Georgian Legion set captures four soldiers during the Normandy campaign in realistic surrender and defensive poses. The figures wear standard German field uniforms with distinctive equipment combinations appropriate to second-line and occupation troops stationed in France during the invasion period. The kit was released as a new-tool figure set in 2005 and remains one of the few injection-molded figure sets covering this subject.

Builder & Reviewer Feedback

Builders consistently praise the set for:

• Very unusual historical subject matter

• Natural and realistic poses

• Strong facial sculpting

• Excellent Normandy diorama compatibility

• Good figure proportions

• Dynamic surrender scene possibilities

• Strong storytelling potential

Missing-Lynx specifically praised the kit by stating:

An eBay reviewer described the figures as having:

Most-Models highlighted:

• Authentic uniforms

• Realistic equipment

• Expressive poses

• Strong historical uniqueness

Modelers frequently mention:

• Excellent compatibility with Normandy bunker scenes

• Strong use in surrender or prisoner dioramas

• Good painting opportunities for faded late-war uniforms

• Useful poses for village or trench scenes

• Excellent companion figures for static defense positions

Builders also commonly note:

• Mold seam cleanup required

• Older Dragon sculpting compared to modern resin figures

• Some weapons benefit from refinement

• Facial detail improves significantly with modern painting techniques

• Historical subject matter may require additional research for markings accuracy

However, many WWII figure builders strongly recommend the set because:

• The subject is highly unusual

• The poses tell a clear story

• Dragon sculpting remains solid

• Few comparable kits exist

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Features

• 1/35 scale WWII figure set

• Four Georgian Legion soldiers

• Normandy 1944 theme

• Dynamic surrender and combat poses

• Detailed weapons and field equipment

• New-tool Dragon figure set

• Excellent diorama storytelling potential

• Rare historical subject

Recommended Aftermarket

A strong companion Normandy figure set is:

Dragon Sd.Kfz.10/5 w/Armor Cab 2cm Flak 38 ·

Late-war German anti-aircraft half-track ideal for pairing with Normandy defense and occupation troop dioramas.

Paint Suggestions

• Field Gray uniforms

• Faded late-war camouflage

• Dusty Normandy weathering

• Worn leather equipment

• Muddy boots and trouser legs

• Matte operational finish recommended

Builders frequently recommend:

• Faded cloth effects

• Normandy dust weathering

• Subtle facial grime

• Worn helmet finishes

• Light field equipment chipping

Store Recommendation

A fascinating and historically unusual WWII figure set that offers excellent storytelling opportunities and stands out from more common German infantry subjects. Ideal for Normandy diorama builders, WWII historians, and collectors looking for lesser-known late-war units.