Marine Eugene Sledge

U.S. Marine Eugene Sledge, 1944-45

Model: 13095
Scale: 1/30
Finish: Matte

This meticulously crafted 1/30 scale figure represents U.S. Marine Eugene Sledge during his service in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Known for his harrowing memoir, With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, Sledge captured the raw brutality of front-line combat. This figure embodies Sledge’s experience on the battlefield, where he earned the nickname "Sledgehammer" during the grueling assault on Peleliu airfield and the infamous Bloody Nose Ridge.

The figure is hand-painted in precise detail, from the camouflage helmet to the fatigues and the M1 Garand rifle he holds. Every feature conveys the intense reality Sledge and his fellow Marines faced. His story later inspired Ken Burns’ documentary The War and HBO’s miniseries The Pacific, making this figure not only a historical artifact but also a tribute to Sledge's lasting impact on military history.

Each set includes:

• One hand-painted figure of Eugene Sledge, meticulously crafted for historical accuracy
• Packaged in a classic collector’s box, perfect for both display and preservation

A perfect addition to any collection honoring the Pacific campaign of World War II, this figure serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men who fought in one of history's most brutal theaters of war.