BACKGROUND: The overall neat, uniform, appearance and cleanliness of the German soldier was considered of enough importance by the Military 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, towels, 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. Besides the issue or private purchase hygienic items available barracks, garrisons and ships would also be outfitted with basic items as required.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly, 18 1/4" tall, 41" long, woven white cotton construction towel with a repeating waffle pattern features two, roughly, 1 3/4" wide, interwoven red stripes with fine white border stripes and repeating, interwoven white script, "Kriegsmarine", flanked by ornate, interwoven white foliage pattern to each end. Both ends of the towel have a dual-ply, machine stitched hemmed and the addition of a white cotton hanging loop. The towel is in overall very good condition with a couple of small picks and pulls and minimal age and usage toning.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $70.00