KING & COUNTRY WH006
Overview
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Introduction
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Figure specifics
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Historical context – Wehrmacht nurses in WWII
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Collector notes
This review examines King & Country’s WH006 “Nurse with Basin,” a detailed five‑centimeter‑scale World War II Wehrmacht medical figure. The single‑figure sculpt presents a German nurse holding a wash basin—part of the WH range focusing on support roles. The figure features meticulous uniform details, and a mid‑war scale consistent with other Wehrmacht figures. Moreover, collectors will find its rarity moderate, with occasional appearances on the secondary market. This review outlines equipment, historical context, and collector notes.
Historical Background
Wehrmacht nurses served within the German armed forces’ medical corps from the outbreak of World War II until 1945. These women—many members of the Sanitätsdienst—operated within field hospitals, dressing stations, and on evacuation trains across the Eastern and Western Fronts, often under fire. They wore standard feldgrau uniforms with white armbands bearing a red cross, paired with M31 tunics, skirts, or overcoats and field caps or nurse’s caps marked with the Red Cross. Rapid advancement in mechanized warfare meant they frequently treated casualties from panzer units after battles such as Kursk (July–August 1943) and Normandy (June 1944). They provided triage, administered simple surgeries, and managed sanitation and hygiene.
Their role was critical amid stretched medical logistics: evacuation of wounded moved from forward positions via stretcher bearers to dressing stations, then rail or truck convoys to hospitals in Germany or occupied territories. Despite ideological confines of Nazi policy, many nurses risked their lives during Allied bombing raids, partisan attacks, and front‑line movements. Post‑war, their contributions have been overshadowed by those of male medical staff, yet their humanitarian service under harsh conditions remains significant, illustrating the vital yet perilous nature of wartime medical support.
Collector Notes
The WH006 figure aligns with the Wehrmacht (WH) series by King & Country, commonly cast in hand‑painted polystone at approximately 1:30 (54 mm) scale. While official King & Country listings don’t publicly confirm release year or SKU—as with many single figures—its design matches mid‑2010s WH releases (forum.treefrogtreasures.com). Identification relies on the nurse’s basin accessory, Red Cross armband, and uniform cut. Packaging, when available, resembles that of WH002 and WH036 sets, with window‑box featuring model code and imagery (sagerssoldiers.com). Paint applications on face, armband, and wash basin vary slightly across items—watch for shading inconsistencies or basin rim thickness as variant cues. Common defects include chipped basin edges or paint flaking on uniform folds.
On secondary markets, prices typically range between USD 40–70, depending on condition and box presence; boxed examples fetch higher premium. Overall, the figure complements medic and support collections, especially when paired with WH002 “Medic & Wounded.”
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