U.S. Army Type 1 Soap

Object/Artifact

Wright Museum of WWII

2016.001.049

Name/Title

U.S. Army Type 1 Soap

Entry/Object ID

2016.001.040

Description

Soap, U.S. Army-Type 1. A small bar of soap in original brown paper container. Marked on one side "Soap - U.S. Army-Type 1 - two ounces - This soap can be used in soft, hard or sea water at any reasonable temperature for toilet use, shaving, laundering of clothes and cleaning of mess kits and similar equipment." Under that "Youco Inc. - Phila., Pa."

Update Date

February 19, 2026