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, combs, shaving utensils, soaps 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: Roughly, 7cm x 5cm x 4cm molded piece of soap that is marked "Wasch Seife 80%" to the top and "Z" to the bottom.