BACKGROUND: The overall neat, uniform, appearance and cleanliness of the German soldier was considered of enough importance by the Army High Command that personal hygiene items were either issued or available at reduced cost at military garrison canteens. Some of the personal hygiene items available included, foot powders, soaps, combs, shaving utensils and accessories, etc., etc.. Although these types of items were readily attainable it seems most of the personnel preferred to use their own personal, private purchase, hygiene items.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Nice quality, private purchase straight razor and case. The razor features a roughly, 14.5cm long, drop forged, nickel/silver plated, steel blade which is riveted to a slightly curved, roughly, 14cm long, two piece, ebony handle. The blade is designed to fold in between the two pieces of the handle when not in use. One side of the blade is marked "J.A. Henckels Solingen, Zwilingswerk" along with the number 56 and the logo. Comes housed in a two piece, cardboard constructed tube with the manufacture name and logo impressed into the carton. The carton measures approximately 17cm long.