HANDBOOK OF ENEMY AMMUNITION PAMPHLET No. 15 GERMAN AMMUNITION MARKINGS AND NOMENCLATURE by Command of the Army Council ie Tue War Orrice, 24th May, 1945, RESTRICTED.DISTRIBUTION Scale “AA” arms concerned—Manual of Military Pubns. HANDBOOK OF NEMY AMMUNITION CONTENTS TABLE German Ammunition Markings and Nomenclature Page Isrropuction ee on . 3 SECTION I—SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION 7.92 mm. Rifle and M.G. ammunition... _ is 7 7,92 mm, Rifle Grenade propelling cartridges 7.92 mm. and 9 mm. Pistol and Machine Carbine ammunition : = i Anti Tank Rifle ammunition 20 mm. Land Service ammunition 13 mm. to 30.mm, Air Service ammunition... .., 15 SECTION II—GUN AMMUNITION General oe Markings on Carteidge Cases and Charges Fixed ammunition Separate Loading ammunition Flash Reducing Charges Primers = Projectiles Nomenclature Markings Fuses ‘ Pereussion fauss ‘Time and Time and ereuiaton fuzes Gaines, Exploders and Smoke Boxes MORTAR AMMUNITION Bombs 7 Augmenting hare Primary Cartridges ...APPENDIX A Smal) Arms Ammunition abbreviations... 39 Plate No. 4< 38a. xIL xur XIV XV XVII ‘XVIIT Page B Nomenclature abbreviations a 40 © ‘Types of propellant and granulation ... 42 D_ Miscellaneous shell markings . 48 E Code numbers denoting shell filiig ... 45 Additional abbreviations used in the description of the filling ee 47 Additional arabic numerals found in the stencilling on protectile bodies 47 F Abbreviations used in stampings on fuzes... 48 G Abbreviations: and Nomenclature of grenades 0G ao LIST OF PLATES SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION S.A.A. Package Labels 7.02 mm, Land Service Ammunitién 7.92 mm. Air Service Ammunition Rifle GrenadeCartridges, Pistol, Machine Carbine and A. tk. Rifle ammunition 20 mm. Solothurn Shells 20 mm. Ammunition types GUN AMMUNITION Combination of propellant Changes (Typical) ‘Howitzer Cartridge (Typical) ‘Typical Q.F. Cartridges (Light Anti-Tank) Typical Q.F. Cartridges Assault and Tank Guns Typical Q.F. Cartridges (Heavy A.A,/A. tk. Guns) ‘Typical Q.F. cartridges (Heavy A. th.) ‘Typical Shell (showing their markings) ‘Heavy and Medium Gun or How. Shell Fuze Markings Typical Smoke Box Typical Markings Package Labels Code Letters on Propellant Charges and Labels 2HANDBOOK OF ENEMY AMMUNITION PAMPHLET No. 15 GERMAN AMMUNITION MARKINGS AND NOMENCLATURE Introduction ‘The German ammunition authorities started the war with a systematic ammunition marking code, but owing to rapid develop- ment of ammunition, the introduction of substitutes and the carry over of old stocks, the system has, in some cases, been extended ‘and become confused. Also, there are to be found in the German service specimens of ammunition of French, Czech, Polish, Italian, ete., manufacture. ‘These are still being used with their original markings which bear no relation to the German system and may have certain German markings added to them. In addition, air and naval service ammunition is extensively used in the Army, the marking of which differs somewhat from that of the: Army. ‘This pamphlet gives the marking and nomenclature that has been met in the course of examination of captured specimens and docu- ments, and has been’ divided into two sections. Section I deals with Small Arms Ammunition. Section II deals with Gun Ammunition. For obvious reasons Section I deals with individual types of Small Arms Ammunition whereas Section II deals with Gun ‘Ammunition in a more general form. ‘There is also a note‘on Mortar Ammunition, and at Appendix Gi, a list of abbreviations used in the nomenclaturé of grenades.SECTION I SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION ‘The, small arms ammunition dealt with in this pamphlet is sub-divided under the following headings :— Sup-srorion: A. (2) 7.92 mm. Rifle and M.G. ammunition (Ground uso). (®) 7.92 mm, Rifle and M.G. ammunition (Miscellaneous). (c) 7.92 mm, M.G. ammunition (Aireraff guns). (d) 7.92 mm. Rifle Grenade Propelling Cartridges. e) Pistol and Machine Carbine ammunition. (/) Anti-tank ‘Rifle ammunition. Sup-suorton B. (@) 20mm. (Oerlikon Flak) ammunition (2 em. A.A. gun— Flak 28). . (®) 20 mm. (Solothurn) ammunition (2 em. A.A. and A. tk. and 2 cm, Tank Guns—Flak 30 and 38 and Kw.K). (2) 18 mm. (Solothum) ammunition (Aircraft M.G. 131 El). (@)_ 15 mm. (Mauser) ammunition (Aircraft M.G. 151. and 151 El). (©) 20mm. (Ocrlikon) ammunition (Aircraft M.G.—FF and FFM). (f) 20mm. (Mauser) ammunition (Aireraft M.G. 151/20 and 151/20 El). (@) 30 mm. (Solothurn) ammunition (3 om. Aircraft guns—Mk. 101-and 103). (2) 30 mm. (Mk. 108) ammunition (3 em. Aircraft, gun—Mk. 108). ABBREVIATIONS A list of abbieviations and their meanings, will be found at Appendix A. Tho list is in alphabetical order and is sufficient to assist in the identification of small arms ammunition. Sus-Szommon A. 1. Packing - ‘The standard method of packing small calibre ammunition is in the following containers -— (a) small cardboard cartons (Faltschachtel) which vary in size according to the calibre of the round. packed in :— @) cardboard carriers (Packhilse 88). packed in :— (c) ammunition boxes (Patronenkasten 88) or zine lined ammnuni- tion boxes (luftdichte Patronenkasten 88). 4(or) Ioose 50 2ocartons | 1.250 rounds issued one | with [each wife Grelmade “Toes rounds 7.92 mm, Loose round (ise Pete. a9) | or im loading 30 chargers, 8 |orz0 | 32 7) sounds” per chsreer in future the} om ato te ana} 72/18 mm, | Loose romds | 5 Kee Package Labels Specimens of the staridard package label are illustrated on Plate I. The top lino or main heading on the label gives the general. identification of the ammunition. (The large label on the ammuni- tion box also gives the total number of rounds contained). Other, information given on the label ‘Type of propellant. Details of manufacture of the components and the complete round, + ‘To assist in quick recognition the following system of markings and colours is also used :-— “Fur Scharfschitzen gecig- “For snipers” Ball (ms. net.” marked on box. core) selected in .manufac- ture. i.L. stencilled on in large red Rounds packed in. chargors letters. for the rifle. Bx, stencilled on in red. Drill rounds. White label with black prints. Normal ball ammunition. “S.m.K.” of the top line A.P. ammunition. printed in red. ‘Top line in white letters on @ Incendiary ammunition. black background. A blue’ vertical band. Steel cartridge oases. ‘A. green diagonal band. Practice (A.A.) ammunition.A yellow label. ‘Tracer. A brown or pink label. Bullottod blank. A bluo label. 9 mm. pistol ammunition. - ‘A green label (“P.m.K.” of | A.P. inesndiary. the top line printed in red). ‘A diagonally half red/half —A.P. (Tungsten carbide core). white label. 3. Gartridge case markings ‘There 'are four items stamped on cartridge bases :— ‘Two items are found on all rounds :— 1, Year of manufacture, e.g. 42. 2. Manufactiyring batch number, eg. 56. ‘The other two itemis may be any two of the following 3. Code name of manufacturer—a combination of three small letters, e.g. aux. or single capital letter, og. P. 4. Type of cartridge case, 0g. S* (= brass). Si} (= steel. roman numerals, ete., e.g.’ IXwI (= brass coated steel case). Calibre e.g. (for the MP43)—7,9. 4. Colour markings on the round (Plates II to TV) ‘The system of identification by colour marking on the ammuni- tion, varios from one calibre to another. Tho tables in this pam- phlet should be consulted for definite identification. Tn the range of 7.02 mm, Rifle and M.G. ammunition the following general rules -apply = Greon or blue cap or cap annulus = Ball. Red cap or cap annulus AP. Black eap or eap annulus = Incendiary. Black bullet tip =_ Tracer. ‘A green ring round tho bullet (or \Higher velocity for green tip to bullet) =J aircraft guns. 5. Materials Cartridge cases are now all made of steel, protected by a grey- green lacquer. ‘During the change over from brass to steel, some cartridge cases were made of steel, protected by plating with copper or brass. ‘Steel cases have also been thinly coated with way in an attempt to overcome the hard extraction problem with the M.G. 42 at higher temperatures. The percussion cap which was of brass is now being made of stool, zine plated. ‘The bullet envelope is made of steel, normally clad G.M. (Gilding Metal). 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(13 mm, to 30mm. calibre). As there is 9 large variety of shell types this pamphlet has been. limited to details of :— 20 mm. Oerlikon (Flak) A.A. and A.tk. 20 mm. Solothurn ammunition. and reference only to :— 13 mm. Solothurn 15 mm. Mauser 20 mm. Oerlikon { Aireraft’ gun ammunition. 20 mm. Mauser 30 mm. Solothum | 30 mm. Mk. 108 ‘The goneral description of packing, labels and colour identification given below, applies to the ‘wo land service types of ammunition. ‘Thore aro variations of the system in the air service ammunition and there aro one oF two instances where colours on the shell conflict with this general system. Accurate identification depends upon correct translation of the package label. 1. Packing All types are issued unbelted. Each round is contained in a cardboard cylinder closed at one end to protect the nose or noso fuze of the shell. ‘These cylinders are packed in wooden, zine lined ammunition boxes. This zinc lining is sealed air-tight in three ways—soldered or by means of a lid, seated in rubber or luting. 2. Package labels The label has a main heading which gives the designation of the ammunition either in full or in abbreviation. Other information on the label gives the manufacturing codes and some detail of the components. For’ quick recognition, the following colour system is used on the label :-— All yellow labél ...__—... Indieates ILE. ‘Yellow label with red triangle in cach corner » BEL White label over- with a red “0” » AP. (inert or + no filling). White label over-stencilled with a red “ Ph” ate ” AP,/I. White label over-stencilled with a red“ Z” » APJHE(S.D.). Diegonally half white) > ALP. (tungsten red label... carbide core). Vertical blue band » Steel cartridge casos. Diagonal green band ==... =, Practice ammunition. uAdditional letters in the main designation on the label :— (Ocrl) indicates Oerlikon ammunition for the Flak 28. “Flak? indicates the types of Solothurn ammunition whieh are for A.A. only. 3. Markings of rounds (Plate V) (a) Shell colours : A yellow shell with black stencilling HE. non» ted 7 HEL black » white ” AP. grey , black Practice. bright unpainted alloy or black painted, pointed shell = AP. (tungsten carbide core). () Coloured bands on the shell A 6 mm, coloured band above the driving band indicates the colour of the tracer. (A yellow tracer is not indicated on a yellow sholl). A thin red ring above the driving band (superimposed on the tracer band if necessary) indicates tropical loading. In this case a red tracer is indicated by a red band below the fuze or & red tip on A.P. shells. ‘A Dlack ring above the driving band is sometimes used to indicate the absence of self-destruction on HE. shell. (¢) Steneilling on the shell The following stencillings ate common to all types :— ‘Manufacturer's code eg. avu. Delivery code number eg. 2a, ‘Year of manufacture .. + eg. 41. Weight of shell in grammes. 148g. Additional information (e.g. W, Z, Br., etc.) appear on one or two rounds and are mentioned specifically in the tables. (See list of abbreviations for their meaning). Nore :— 20 mm. types = ‘There are four types of 20 mm. ammunition. External views are shown on Plate VI, and as will be seen they can be identified by the dimensions and shape of the cartridge case. All cases originally brass are now mado of steel (lacquered). 4, Notes on Land Service Ammunition (the identifying feature of ‘the label designation is in italics). (a) 20 mm. Oerlikon (Flak) ‘The case is rimless (1} in. longer than the air service type) and has a shoulder. The ammunition is percussion fired. 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(‘The identifying feature of the label designation is in italics.) (a) 13 mm. Solothurn The cartridge case, originally of brass, is now made of steel coated copper or brass and is the belted type. All types are electri- cally fired. None of the shells is self-destroying. Example of the designation on the package label 13 mm, Brsprgr. Patr. L’spur El. o. Zerl. @) 15 mm, Mauser ‘The cartridge, originally brass, is now made of steel (lacquered) and is the rimless type and has a shoulder. All types are percussion fired. (A German document has mentioned electrically fired 15 mm, Mauser, but none have been encountered). ‘Example of the designation on the package label :— 15 mm. Prgr. Patr. Laspur 0, Zerl. (c) 20 mm. Oerlikon (Air service) Tho case is rimless (the shorter of the two Oerlilkon types) and has no shoulder. The ammunition is percussion fired. Example of the designation on the package label — Qem. Breprer. Patr. L’spur FF. 0. Zerl. or 2cm. M.Gesch. Patr. FFM m. Zerl. (4) 20 mm. Mauser The case is rimless, about the same length as Oerlikon (Air Service) but larger diameter and has a shoulder. Both percussion fired and electrically fired types are issued. Example of the designation on the package label :— 2em. M.Gesch. Patr. 152 m. Zerl. 2 em. Brsprgr.-Patr. L’spur 151 El. m, Zerl. (¢) 30 mm. Solothurn ‘The case is belted, is very long, with a short neck and shoulders. ‘The rounds are percussion fired and those intended for the Mk. 103 are electrically fired. Example of the designation on the package label :— Som. Sprgr. Patr. L’spur 0. Zerl. or Som. Sprgr. Patr. El o. Zerl. (f) 30 mm, M.K.108 ‘The caso is short in comparison with the length of the projectile. It is rimless, and is made of steel coated inside and out with G.M. or brass. The ammunition is electrically fired. ‘Example of the designation on the package label — 3 om. . Spronggranat-Patronen MK 108 El. 15SECTION I~ GUN AMMUNITION General German gun ammunition is named according to four different systems. {a) Nomenclature by calibre and typo of shell (0.g. 10 em Gr. 19). (0) Nomenclature by type of gun and nature of shell (0g. FH. Gr. i {c) Nomenclature by construction of the shell (e.g. 15 em Hhgr. 16 umg.)- @) Nomenclatare by description of the shell (e.g. 8.8 em Sprgr. 4.5). In addition, the abbreviation Patr. (meaning Q.F. fixed) some- times followed by the name of the gun which the eartridge fits is added to the nomenclature of fixed ammunition. Of the above systems (a) and (b) are the current German army systems, (c) being obsolescent and (d) being used mainly for Naval or Air service shell. German gun ammunition is almost all Q.F., there being only one gun of German manufacture which fires 'B.L. ammunition. Ammunition for Anti-Aireraft, Tank and Anti-Tank guns is in the “QL, fixed ” class, the remainder with few exceptions (e.g. 7.5 em FK. 38) is in the Q.F. separate ” class. In some cases the calibre given in the nomenclature is nominal and not the actual calibre of the gun; for instance, the 10.5 em medium gun is known as the “s.10 em K. 18.” A list of abbreviations commonly found in the nomenclature of German ammunition together with their German and English meaning is shown in Appendix B. ‘The list does not include complex abbreviations used by the Germans which are built up from the simple basic abbreviations. ‘These will be found listed under their separate parts. For typical package labels see Plate XVII. MARKINGS ON CARTRIDGE CASES AND CHARGES (Plates VIL to XII) Cartridge Cases (General) ‘The information given on the cartridge case is in the form of steneilling on the side and base of the ease and stampings on the base. Thestencilling may be in black or white, except when it relates to propellant charges for uso in hot climates in which caso it is in red. 16FIXED AMMUNITION : FIXED. OF. CARTRIDGES. = TYPICAL MARKINGS. f projectile-A-P. with T=C core: (Gteneil, of cade Dake of manufacture “Charge weight. / Nature,shope & sizeof propllant. | Pace date oF manufacture of Weight: dass oF projectile. (Stencil). Standard charge temperature Tank gun~Model 40. (Hot: climate charge). > Fig. 1 WStencilling on the side of the case. (Fig. 1) ‘The following details are arranged in the sequence in which the markings are usually found. (a) Designation of Gun, ie. calibro, type and model of the equipment for which the round is suitable. eg. 7.5 om Kw.K.40 meaning 7.5 em. tank gun model 40. Where a round is suitable for more than one equipment the desifati ions are stencilled in sequence. ‘When the equipment is of foreign origin a small letter in brackets, e.g. (t) for Czech, (p) for Polish, oto., is added to the designation, normally after the model number. (©) Actual weight of propellant in grams, e.g. “164 g,” or if ‘the weight is over 1,000 grams it is usually indicated in Kilograms e.g. “ 1,225 Kg.” (c) Nature, shape and size of propellant. (See Appendix C). (i) Nature. This is given in the form of a code which is an abbreviation of the German description of the com- position ; for example “‘ Ngl or NG” is the abbroviation of the word “Nitroglyzerinpulver,” the composition being a double base propellant of nitroglycerine and nitrocellulose. ‘These letters, in the case of double base propellant, are followed by figures or letters which appear to relate to the composition calorific value and pereentage of potassium sulphate incorporated. (ii) Shape. ‘This is given in abbreviated form followed by the letter P, which is the initial letter of Pulver (Powder). eg BLP. = Blattchenpulver, meaning Rectangular flakes. A list of the abbreviations will be found. in Appendix C. (iii) The size of the propellant is given by a statement of the dimensions in millimetres following the letters used to indicate the shape.. ‘The dimension figures are enclosed in a bracket and are arranged as follows with eommas serving as decimal points, and full stops or erosses (x) separating the individual figures. Flake... ... a. length. breadth . thielmess) e.g. (3* 3° 0,8). Cireular washers... (thickness, external diameteryinternal dia- meter), e.g. (1,9 > 15/4). ‘Tubular (ength with minus ‘tolerance, external diameterjinternal diamoter), og. (175-2, 2/0,85). Strip... 4. (length . breadth . thickness), e.g. (125 + : 5° 0,5). Multi-perforated Dises (Diameter . thickness), e.g. (60 * 0,2). 1sChopped Cord... (Length . Dianioter), og, (1,3 * 1,5). Granular... ... (Min. Diamoter—Max. Diameter.), 0g. (0,3 - 1,5). ‘The following are typical examples of the complete markings used to indicate the nature, shapo and size :-— @ @ tf) Sten “ Dig RP. - 8,2 - (175 - 2,2/0,85).” “Gu.BLP. - AO - (4° 4+ 0,6).” “ NglBLP. - 12,5 - (40 x 40 x 0,2).” “NzRP, - (135° 5,5/2)." “ Digh StrP. - 9,2 - (125 x 5 x 0,5)." ‘Threo letter code of propellant factory, year of manufacture of the propellant, and delivery number. eg.” “dbg 1942/3.” Place, date of filling and work mark. eg. “On 17.6.42.V." Details of standard charge temperature or tropical loading. Red stoncilling is used to indicate propellant charges of a reduced weight for hot, climates and may be found near the ‘base of the case, just above the flange, or higher up the side of the ease, above the other stencilling, The marking used, “P.T. + 25° C.,” indicates that the normal or standard chargo temperature on which the weight of the charge is based is 25° C. (ie. 77° F). ‘The German standard charge temperature for normal European temperatures is 10° C. (i.e. 50° F.). In some instances cases are stoncilled “ Abgebr Ldg” in red. This marking is found near the baso (corresponding to the position of the “PT. + 25 deg. C.” marking) and indicates that the weight of the propellant charge has bean reduced for use in hot climates, “The standard temperature ‘on which the reduction is based is indicated by the stencilling “Schusstafoln P.T. + 60° C.”, also in red. This standard was superseded by that of 25°C. Where the propellant charge is suitable for use in hot, climates but the charge weight is adjusted for the standard charge temperature of 10° C. the cases are stencilled “Auch far ‘Tropen.” ing on the Base of the Case (Wig. 1) ‘The positions of the following markings are as viewed with the case turned so that the stamped letters and numbers on the basos are upright. Distinctive markings in seript lettering which indicate the nature, and in some instances the model number, of the projectile aro stencilled in white or black paint to the left above the primer hole. ‘The markings used to indicate the type of shell are the same 2s those given above under “ Projectile Nomenclature.” 9In some instances the Roman numerals indicating,the weighs Giassification of the projectile are stencilled in white to tho right below the primer holo. ‘Stampings on the Base of the Case (Wig. 1) ‘These form a record of certain particulars regarding the cartridge case. Fig. 1 shows the normal position of the base stampings and gives their significance. The design number (case model No.) below the primer hole, is followed by the letters ‘St. ” when the caso is of steel. ‘The abbreviations following the calibre of the gun stamped below the design number of the case are the same as those given in the details of the stencilling on the case. Charge weight! (Gramwes) Nitrocellulose. . Size of propellant. Tubular. Place and date of manufacture of propellant. Silk bag, Nitrocellulose perforated discs. Place and date of Filling, workmark. Fig 2 Markings on Charge Bags ‘The markings on the bags are the same as those stencilled on the side of the ease except that the calibre, type and model number of the equipment are not always included. A typical example is given in Fig. 2. 20‘pepnyau: quabe Burreddosep aim peoq ay ze/ovel (24 x¥x4)¢'O1 ate 181d ‘NOILOIS JDUVHO ‘Bursay39] pay ane] Pel aN _ONISOID avoPgdIyvad "ISVO 4O isva Fig. 3 21SEPARATE LOADING AMMUNITION Stencilling and Stamping (Figs. 3 and 4) The stencillings on the case follow the same procedure as that for “fixed ammunition.” ‘The stampings on the base of the case are also the same as those on the base of the fixed round except that the calibre of the gun is sometimes omitted and that additional markings may be used. The following are some additional abbreviations in the stamped designation. Stamping Indication Geb. H. (Model No.) ... Mountain Howitzer. Geb. K. (Model No.) -.. Mountain gun. le. FE. oe Light field howitzer (British equi- valent, gun howitzer). SIH... ... ... Heavy field howitzer (British equi- valent, medium howitzer). Je LG... s,s. Light infantry howitzer. « 8.1.6. ++. Heavy infantry howitzer. 8. (Calibre) K ... Heavy gun (British equivalent, medium gun). dnGoreessttaeee Light gun, recoilless. K (Model No.) (E) Railway gun. The abbreviations used for howitzers are also used for gun- howitzers. The model number which follows the abbreviation differentiates between theso types. ‘The design number followed by a second number separated by an oblique stroke, followed by a letter, denotes a built up case. While it is not known what the second number stands for, the letter stands for the type of built up case. Closing Cups and Covers (Fig. 3) Where cardboard or leatherboard eups are usod to clos the mouth of the case, labels on the oup, printed in black, give details corresponding to those stencilled on the side of fixed Q.F. cases, i.e. (a) Designation of the equipment. (b) Charge weight in grams or kilograms. (c) Nature, shape and size of the propellant. (@) Place and date of manufacture. (e) Place and date of filling. ‘The label indicating propellant charges for hot climates with a charge weight based on a normal charge temperature of 25 deg. C. is printed in red. Cases with steel covers for packing and transport, which are removed before loading, havo neither labels nor stencilling relating to the propellant charge, except the stencilling “ P.T. + 25° CO”. in red on the base when applicable. Details of the propellant aro available, however, from the stencilling on the charge bags. 22Section N° Standard charge temperature (hot climate charge). BASE OF CASE, manufacture of case. Equipment calibre & model number. Place & date of manufacture of propellant. Date of filling-Charge Bags (Plates VII and VIII) With separate loading ammunition the German nomenclature relating to charges is based. on the following terms. Hilsonkart meaning separate loading cartridge (normal charge). Hauptkert main charge. Vorkart + incremental charge used with Haupt- kart. Sonderkart substitute charge. Grundladung ,, basic or bottom section. Teilkart part charge. Kart-Vorl flash reducing charge. All except the “ Kart Vorl ” may be fitted with igniters. Howitzer charges are usually confined to Teilkart and Sonderkart but an unusual combination of all of them is made use of in forming gun charges. ‘The build up of howitzer charges follows very much the same methods used in the British sorviee, eg. Charge 1 = 1 Ladung = Toilkart 1 Ohargo 2 = 2 Ladung = Toilkart 1 + 2. Charge 5 = 6 Ladung = Toilkart 1+ 2+9+4+5 In some cases the higher charges comprise one or more substitute (Sonderkart) charges used without the “‘Teilkart” portions. The sequence of numbering remains unaltered, o.g- 6 Ladung = Toilkart 1+2+3+4+5 +6 7 Ladung = Sonderkart 7. Nore.—The Sonderkart is a complete charge in itself and is packed as a separate item. The charge numeral is enclosed in a red ring which denotes that it is not to be used with the other Part charges without red rings. Guns are generally provided with three charges, the build up of which varies considerably. In a few instances they are straight- forward as for howitzers, i.c, Teilkart 1 + 2 + 3 but the majority are invariably made up into combinations of the above and aro Imownas kleine (small), mittelore (medium) and grosse (large) charges before loading according to tactical requirements. ‘The method of packing also varies. In some instances the smaller charges are issued in the cartridge case and the larger charges packed in containers, in others the medium and large charges are issued in their own cartridge cases and so on. ‘The following are examples of known charge éombinations taken from captured German documents. Ex. Ki, Ladung = Sonderkart 1. (15 em. K. 18) mittl. Ladung = Hauptkart + Vorkart 2. gr.Ladung = Hauptkart + Vorkart 2 + Vorkart 3. 2Ex. 2 Kd. Ladung Grundladung + Sonderkart 1. (15 em. K. 16) mitt]. Ladung = Grundladung + Teilkart 2. gr-Ladung = Grundladung + Teilkart 2 + 3. Ex. 3 Ki, Ladung Grundladung + Teilkart 1 s.10em.K.18 mittl. Ladung = Grundladung + Teilkart 1 + 2. gr. Ladung = Sonderkart 3. ‘The markings on the charge bags consist of the following informa- tion (see Figs. 3 and 4). (a) Code letter for type of propellant (eee Plate XVIII) (0) Number or name of part (c) ‘The designation of the gun for which the charge is made up. (@) Actual weight of propellant in grams or kilograms. (e) ‘Type and size of propellant. (f) Code letter’ for place of production, year of production and lot, number. (g) Code letter for place of filling, date of filling and work mark of the filling factory. (t) Details of standard charge temperature or tropical loading. ‘When a decopporing agent is included in the charge, the bag is marked “Bleidraht im Beutel.” (Fig. 3). Flash Reducing Charges (See Plate VIII) These are enclosed in flat circular silk bags which may be stencilled in black “Kart. Vorl” followed by the abbreviation indicating the equipment in which it is to be used, and the weight of the charge in grams, or marked with the weight and chemical formula, e.g. 30 g. K,SO, or not marked at all, in which case the fact that it exists is given elsewhere on the case or package. Additional Abbreviations and Markings found in connection Gharges Marking Where found Meaning © BD , | On the cartridge case or | Charges withOUt | geoppering fol mBD | Parts eum with | deconperine fo Ned Ring | Round body of charge bag | Special part charge to be used only ‘vith other red marked part charges. Umgesetst, followed by | Cartridge closing cup Charge tags transferred to a, new place initials, date and | “cartridge case with date, trade trade mark | Riark ete of fastory making the change! R On the charge bas Charge to be used with rocket ‘sisted shell only v | cartridge cup | cartiige nas been examined | On the charge tax Charge to. be used with long rane ‘hell only. Mt or Man On the cartridge ease | lank cartridge 25Fig 5 PRIMERS Marking of Primers for Q.F. Cartridges Primers are normally designated in a numbered series with the letter “ C” and an oblique stroke immediately in front of the num- ber. ‘The letters “‘n.A.” and “ St.” (in dicating new pattern and steel respectively) are included in the designation of those in common use. ‘The following are known primers. Typical stampings are shown in Fig. 5. (a) Porenssion : enclosed cap and anvil plug. C12 nA O13 nA 0/33, c/43. (8) Electric + Standard primer for 5 em and above. (Pam- phlet No. 4, p. 10). Smaller calibres 2.8 cm, 3.7 em, ete. (Pam- phlet No. 7, p. 44). ‘Small brass primer (Pamphlet No. 7, p. 45). Same size as 0/13 nA but has thinner diaphragm under cap. Used with 7.5 em L.G.40. used with tank guns and 8.8 cm Flak 41, 8.8 em Pak 43, ete. 26GERMAN SHELL STAMPINGS. Acceptance stamp Delivery number; (le tet Firm: year of f manufacture. Acceptance stamp : water pressure test. Mark of assembly : Firm. Acceptance stamp (2% test). Shell model , number: Acceptance stamp tesco |- Acceptance stamp Acceptance stamp of release (release), Delivery number; Firm: year of manufacture Projectile model A number. ; Acceptance stamp. Acceptance stamp For Fitted base.oj22 Same gauge as, and interchangeable with, C/l2, eg., 5 em. Pak 38 and Kw.K 39 same amn. after changing primer. (Pamphlet No. 4, pp. 30, 31). C23. Small type. Used with spigot-mortar bombs and amn. for 3.7 em Kw.K. : PROJECTILES (Plates X to XIV) Nomenclature All types of projectiles, including mortar bombs, grenades and rockets usually have the abbreviation “Gr” or “gr” meaning Granate, or for certain non-explosive projectiles (og. Star) “G” or “Gs” meaning Geschoss, included in their basic designation. In addition to the calibre, the abbreviation may have a prefix to indicate the type of projectile or the equipment in which it is used, e.g. “ Sprgr ” for HE. shell, “ War.” for Mortar, “ Igr ” for Infantry gun, ete. A suffix consisting of numerals (Model No.) or letters or both, is inchided in the designation of projectiles which aro different materially, ballistically or in action, from another of the same calibre, and is porticularly important for identification pur- poses, when they closely resemble each other. The following are examples -— 8 cm. Mortar Bombs Wer. 34... ... A normal type of bomb with the head integral with the body. Wer. 38... ... A jumping bomb. Tho head which is lightly attached to the body accom- modates an ejection charge to throw the bomb into the air after impact. War. 38 umg. ... The above modified to convert it into a normal bomb to burst on impact. In the case of some A.P. projectiles the number provides a means of distinguishing shot and shell, and whether they possess a pene- trative cap when fitted with ballistic caps. For example, the follow- ing shell have the same external appearance, 1.5 om Pak or Kw.K. 40 Prgt 39 = A.P.C.B.C. Shell. Prgr 40 = A.P.B.C. Shot. Has a T.C. core and is without ‘8 penetrative cap. ‘The letters, which normally follow the number, indicate the charaeter or purpose of an individual type, e. 15 em Gr. 19 15 cm. Model 19, Anti-conerote shell. em Gr. 19 15 em. Model 19, Smoke shell. In this connection too, shell of foreign origin and non-German calibre have the calibre in'millimetres marked on them. 28GERMAN SHELL MARKINGS TYPICAL _STENCILLING. Fuze. Place and date of Fuzing with workmark. | Nature of filling “Weight Cast steel shell classification. Place and date of Filling with Copper and iron workmark, driving band.‘The above designations are not as @ general rule stencilled on the shell of “fixed” Q.F. ammunition but may be found on tho base of the cartridge case and the base of separate loading shell. ‘They will invariably be found on packages and package labels. Further abbreviations are given in the Appendices. Markings Shell marking is, in general, very uninformetive, only those markings which are necessary for the gunner or inspector are given. For this reason a very close examination is necessary to identify it. Shell markings may be divided into two main classes — 1. Stampings. 2 Painting and Stencilling. Stampings Stampings on shell are mostly manufacturing or inspection marks, and for recognition purposes may be completely ignored. Fig. 6 gives the normal positions and the significance of the stampings on shell. Stencilling = Stencilling is the most important consideration in the examination of shell with a view to identification. All stencilling on shell, other than A.P. types, is normally in black. Stencilling on A.P. types is normally in red. Fig. 7 and the plates at the end of this pamphlet are typical examples of the more general and important stencilling which will be found on most shell. Appendix D explains others in use. For the purpose of identification, the shell exterior may be divided into the following areas. (See Fig. 8). A. Immediately below the fuze, or the tip in the case of A.P. shell. B. The ogive. C. The cylindrical portion of the body. D. Immediately above the driving band. E. The side below the driving band. F. The base of the shell. In area A is stencilled in black the initials of the place where the fuze is inserted in the shell together with the date and identification mark of the firm. Details affecting the fuzing are also stencilled here. Shell with ballistic caps, fitted with nose fuzes, are invariably stencilled on the cap with the abbreviated designation of the fuze. In area B is stencilled in large black arabic numorals the code number denoting the nature of the bursting charge. Appendix E gives the Known code numbers. Below the nilmg number, and in larger Roman numerals, is stencilled the classification of the shell 30“AREAS OF SYSTEMATIC SHELL MARKINGS} She 2944\8Kb 134 { | Ul | oR c o eweae FE! BASE MARKINGSfor weight. Shell are classified in five weights, I to V. Those within “dead weight limits” are stencilled TIT, the lightest I and the heaviest V. ‘Tho stencilling is in 1.2 inch numerals for calibres up to 21 em and in 2 inch numerals for shell of larger calibre. One or both of the above numerals may appear in area C. In area C is stencilled all tho details concerning the type of shell and its action. On smoke shell, the date and trade mark of the filling factory is stencilled beside the filling plug, if such exists, otherwise this information appears in area D. Various stampings will also be found in this area which refer to manufacturing details affecting the shell and driving band. In area D is stencilled the initials of the place, date and trade mark of the shell filling factory. In addition any details of the driving band which the user should know, though this may overfléw into area “ Stampings also appear here. ‘These are :—Delivery No., shell manufacturers initials or monogram, year of manufacture and a work mark. Tn area E (soparate loading type only) the shell calibro is some- times stencilled in white, but usually there is no stoncilling in this area. The base is sometimes stencilled with a brief resume of the important details on the side of the shell, e.g. type of driving band, calibre and nature of shell, type of fuze, weight class. PAINTING Basie colour. ‘The bodies of projectiles are painted as follows. Depth of colour may vary slightly — Black... ... Armour Piercing shot and shel Olive Groen, HLE. Shell (except A.A. and Naval types), Olive drab, | smoke shell, anti-conerete shell, or {hollow charge shell, and sea’ ranging A.P. Field Grey =) shell. Yellow... A.A. and Naval ILE, shell. Blue... «Naval AP. shell. Aluminium Some shell (other than C.W. types) with coloured bands. Shell in experimental stage. Naval Star shell. White Pale Green Dull Red or Deep Olive Green . Mortar bombs. White above shoulder Rod below Orange ... Propaganda sholl. Naval H.E.I shell. 32Tips of Projectiles ‘The painting of tips is not a common practice as with British projectiles and has no general significance, ic. it has a different mesning with individual natures. A white tip is painted on 7.62 em. shell to enablo the ammunition to bo readily identified as such. The cartridge case of this round is interchangeable with, and bears markings relating to, tho 7.5 cm. Pak 40 ammunition. A white tip on 8.8 em A.P.C.B.C. projectiles denotes a low capacity filling. A black tip on Naval H.E. shell, which are painted yellow, indicates filled shell. Bands around the body White band... Position of the centre of gravity on shell (area C) above 28 em. Yellow band... To differentiate betweon two projectiles of the (area C) same calibro which aro similar in appearance but differ materially in ballistic performance. Yellow band Ona “7.5 cmK Grrot KPS” Shell immediately (area D) above the driving band has a dual meaning. Tt denotes the shell has a modified driving band (usually indicated by a red band in this position) and its ballistic performance differs from another shell of similar appoarance (Yellow band area. C). ‘The range tables for above shell are marked with a yellow stripe. Red band Used to distinguish a projectile with a modified (area D) driving band where two otherwise identical type shell exist. Coloured band ..._ On 2 cm, and some naval shell, the colour of (ares D) ‘the band indieates the colour of the trace. White band... Below the cannelure of fixed Q.F. ammunition (area. E) to indicate the position of the cannelure has ‘been changed. Grossce White cross Percussion fuze only to be used. Black cross... Time fuze only to be'used. ‘Yellow cross Red cross ‘Time and percussion fuze only to be used. . Gaine fitted to shell. Miscellaneous Markings Perpendicular stripes ... Modifications incorporated in the shell. Black arrow pointing On naval yellow coloured shell with towards the nose or the —_alllistie cap indi base of the shell. fuzo according to direction of arrow. 33FUZES (Plato XV) Fuzes are ither issued unpainted, painted or rustproofed according to the material of which they are made. For example, fuzes made of aluminium, brass and plastie are not normally painted, whereas stee! fuzes are painted, usually the same colour as the shell in which they are used, or rustproofed. Loose fuzes are not normally issued as a separate component to be fitted in the field. The nomenclature of nose fuzes is usually stamped on the body just above the edge which butts against the wall of the shell or adapter and includes the dato of manufacture and trade mark of the manufacturer. Base fuzes are usually stamped in a similar manner ‘on the exposed surface of the base of the fuze. Percussion Fuzes Percussion fuzes are generally designated by a serial number following letters which denote the typo of fuze, e.g. “ A.Z.23” meaning percussion fuze, type 23. If any variation from the original design has been made, appropriate letters are added to the nomenclature ; tho original serial number remains unaltered. ‘The same procedure is applied when the fuzo has beon modified for uso" in projectiles other than thoso for which it was originally designed, or when redesigned for another weapon. Examples: (a) 4.2.23. (0) KIA.Z.23 umg. (c) leSgr.2.23 n.d. (@) AZ.35K. (ce) Hbgr.Z.30K. (a) Normal type (see above). () Small and modified. (c) New type for light infantry gun shell. (a) Normal type. () For uso under ballistic cap. Fuzes designed to provide for optional delay action are stamped with figures denoting the time of delay in seconds, 0.g. (0.26). ‘These figures are cithor included in the nomenclature or aro stamped near the setting mechanism. In addition they are stamped with letters M_V and 0 to indicate the setting for delay and non-delay action. ‘The letters M and V are normally diametrically opposed, and the slot in the plug is brought into’ alignment when delay action is required. Some fuzes are designed with alternative delay settings in which case the fuct is included in the nomenclature stamped on the fuze, eg.“ A.Z.23 umg. m2 V.” This particular example has a safe position marked “ +”Percussion fuzes that are not numbered are designed for a specified equipment and the calibre is given in its nomenclature. Two examples are :— 3.7 om pf. Z.ZerlP (3.7 om Flak). Bem ditto (5 em Flak 41). The letters ‘Zerl. P.” signify a powder burning self-destroying clement ; ‘ Kpf.Z.” means nose fuze. Base peroussion fuzes have the profix letters “ Bd.Z” stamped on them, and if they are of naval origin, tho letter “C” with an oblique ‘stroke preceding the fuze number. The nomenclature usually includes the calibre of the equipment, and the nature of the projectile in which it is to be used. Examples (Typical). Ba Z.f 7.5 om Prgr = Base fuze for 7.5 om A.P. projectile. Bd Z.f 15 cm Gr. 19 Be = Base fuze for 15 em anti-conerete shell, model 19. Bd Z. C/38 = Naval origin base fuze type 38. With these fuzes the M and V are usually stamped together as “MV” and the slot aligned with them to obtain delay action. If alternative delay is provided the stampings K/V (short delay) and G/V (long delay) will be found. ‘The “ O ” position on all types is for non-delay. ‘The presence of a delay unit in the older igniferous type of base fuze is not indicated by marking, but some of the oldest which are neither numbered nor designated by calibre are stamped with the letters “mY” on the underside indicating “with delay,” ie. a delay fitment not of the optional setting type. Time and Time and Percussion Fuzes German fuzes of this nature that have been captured are all of the mechanical type. (Fuzes of the combustion type that are in use have their origin in occupied countries.) ‘These fuzes do not belong to a numbered series. The number or numbers stamped on them refer to seconds of time. Time fuzes are stamped with the abbreviated nomenclature “Db.” ov “ZZ.” Time and Percussion fuzes are stamped “ Dopp.Z.” In both types the nomenclature is followed by the letter “S” and an oblique stroke preceding the number(s) referred to above. A single number denctes the maximum time interval from zero to which the fuze can be set. Two numbers, separated by an oblique stroke, indicate a fuze in which the maximum timo of running has been altered in the design, the first figure roforring to the 35actual time of running ; while two numbers separated by a hyphen denote the maximum and minimum time between which the fuze will function. Bxamples: Zt. Z. 8/30...‘ ... Fuze can be set to function from zero to 30 seconds. Dopp.Z. $/45-126 ... Fuze will not function below 45 seconds. — Maximum running time = 125 secs. Additional stampings, such as Fg, nA, s, ete., are fully described in Appendix F. Very little descriptive painting or stencilling is done orf German fuzes, the only known marking of this nature being :— Kin black on the side of the fuze Fuze safe for uso in extreme cold. Blue nose sss see Fuze for use in mountain guns. (This fuze is also stamped ‘Geb ” in tho fuze designa. tion). Yellow nose... ss vse_ Fuze manufactured from zine, Red band or ring ...._—.... On the 3.7 om Kpf.zZ. Zerl. P., MP. and M.A. fuzes to denote the self-destroying ele- ment does not function. Gaines, Exploders and Smoke Boxes German shell are normally issued fuzed to the troops in the field but loose gaines, exploders and smoke boxes may be met in ammunition dumps. Gaines (Plate XVI) Gaino bodies are made of steel, tinned. brass or aluminium alloy, any marking being stencilled on the side in black or on a label. stuck to the base. With the exception of some older types they aro usually designated in a numbered series, sometimes with a lotter and oblique stroke immediately in front of the number. The following are typical of some of the markings’ that have been met : Zdlg. A meaning Gaine A. Zale. B 7 Gaine B. Zdlg. C/98 » Gaine C)98. grZdlg. C/98 > Large gaine (98. Zdlg. C/98 Np, Gano C/08 filed with PAEE.N. "ax. kl. Zdig.34mV Small Gaine No. 34 with delay, ete. ete. 36Exploders (and Burster Charges) German HE. shell filling designs do not as a rule include exploders. Any component of this nature that may be met will probably have its origin in occupied territory. However, there are small charges of German manufacture pressed into pellets, which may or may not be wrapped in waxed paper. These are used with or as opening charges in Smoke shell, eto. The letters “ Zdlg ” or “Lag Zd ” aro used in the designation of this component. For example: KlLdgZd.K.GrNb” is the marking on the bursfer charge in a 7.5 om Kw.K (Tank) gun smoke shell. Tho explosive in these components is coloured, e.g. Cyclonite/Wax is coloured blue or bluish-grocn. P.E.T.N./Wax is coloured pink. Smoke Bozes (Plate XVI) ‘Theso are designated in a numbered series. ‘They aresmall cylindrical cartons, generally of waxed or varnished paper, with the nomenclature “ Rauchentwiekler” or ‘ Rauchent 'W” followed by the series number printed on the side or on a label stuck to one end. The némenclature includes, in an abbreviated form, the type of smoke composition “Phos” or “ Phosphor,” and the usual manufacturer's initials, ete. Note.—Red phosphorus is the only composition that has yet been met. MORTAR AMMUNITION Bombs = ‘Tho system of marking on this store follows closoly the lines enumerated under Gun Ammunition projectiles and a typical example is shown in figure 9. The stencilled markings are — (a) H.B. Code No. (b) Without steel exploder container. (c) Place, date and workmark of assembly. (2) Woight class. (ce) Smoke Box No. (7) Place, date and workmark of the HE. filler. Augmenting Charges Flat rings normally enclosed in @ stocking of silky material upon which is printed the following information : (a) The nomenclature of the bomb to which it belongs. (0) Propellant weight, nature, shape, etc. (c) Size or dimensions of the propellant. (@) Place and year of manufacture of the propellant and delivery number. (¢) Initials of the factory where the charge was mado up and the date. Primary Cartridges These aro stamped on the baso with the manufacturer's initials and year of manufacture and usually bear a stencilled numeral, the significance of which is not known. 37MORTAR AMMUNITION. e 13 ot Stamping fis Sie Tas Stamping—bAdne 48 | t isiz 57.43.L/ | Stamping—ffimet Sop | 00 | °° PRIMARY CTGE. PACKAGE MARKING. (White Tebtering) Munition Vem. NbW. Fig. 9 38APPENDIX A. SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION—ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation | __Full German Text B Beobachtungsgeschoss Br Brand Blsenkers ai | elektrische abfever Ex. Exercerpatzone fir fel Gewenr Gesehoss Glimmspar Sehirtet {in Ladestreifen ern (Stahikern) Earabiner Zander ‘Tranelation Incendlary-observing bullet Incendiary. ‘Blectricaliy xed. ‘Drill round. Tracer. Indicates large FE. capacity With Machine gun, Machine carbine, ‘New pattern. Low velocity round, Without. Phosphorus, ‘Round (Gxed cartridge). Cartridge cave Pit Propelling (cartridge), Aad! Practice. Ieaproved Short [used for sort burning tracer e.g. vk. Lp Self-destruction ty beat of tracer. Stifdestruction, Percussion cap. Fue. 39APPENDIX B NOMENCLATURE ABBREVIATIONS ‘The following abbreviations given with their Gorman and English meanings are commonly found in the nomenelature of German ammuniti Further abbreviations are given under the separate sections dealing with the ammunition components. It should be noted that complex abbreviations are used by the Germans which are built up from the smple basic abbreviations and are therefore to be found listed uncer their separate parts. Gorman aubrevlation Gr Be. Gr Nb: atuingniton betel Beton | Kupter | ‘easliveh i ienbabn | “Eaatzstiick | faxisiceh | Hautitzotdrm Stafeniseh Jugostoviceh Infantoriogoochilte Kenone Kertasehe Ranonenhaubitee Ranonekasemaite Roptedinder Renenet rin Tang Tatette | Taduns Tent lass | Telchtes Geschate | Bogle meaning Ainerican Sted, ‘shualaise, Began. Concrete Copper. ni Elway? mounting. Plt (ee fuse hole phe Bree, Bor Toriiestion. eld Homitaer Pa. Gan” Liquld incendiary Aa ean Gow felocity gun. Sfountatn Proetle eroored to cotecl frag: Latwe Stet Anis concrete sbell, Hollow charge abel. Smoke sell Mortar. Duta Howitzer. Uallsic cap. Sbettith asthe cay. ‘Turrel meuntod howitta, Tallan. Tugotlavion, {fan gun. ‘High velodty gun, gb. serarate Ciraidee or Chars. Nowe fuse, ‘Turret mented gun. earth of sell or umn n calibres. Lone. hake airborne (recoltes.esnlng Tetchtmetall Rebel Nebeleranste Setetper neue Fertigung ohne a Ssterreichtsen pooch. ‘Panzurabwebriganons ‘or Punzorjdgerinone Patron Prose “aketenpangerbitchoe Baletonweder Boltstionslaetio Sehnelbladekanone 41 ‘Antistanie gun, QP. x00 cartriags Bion eartstage. Moulded plastic. ‘Anti-tank rife EP. assault cun (short barre. SP. assault fun (one tarred, CechGerman Abbreviation Dial or D Go or GU Nel or NG Ne or NZ, WZ. Gow. Np. Gow. P APPENDIX € TYPES OF PROPELLANT Gorman, meaning Disivkotpulver Gadotpulver Nitrogirzerinpalver ‘Nitrozelllosepulver-. “Nitrozelllosenewebrpalver ‘Nitropentagewebrpulver [Nitrozetilosemandverpelver. Sprengschwarzpulver English meaning ‘Double base propellant of alethylene lyeol dinitrate aud altrocellaose, Stabilised with centraite end with Potassium’ saiphate added" to Peduce fash Diglyeol powder with stout 30 per Gent. nitrofuenidine “added. "to ‘educe dash and as 8 etabilizer Double base’ propeliant vof nitzo- felveerine and nitrocllalce stabi- fired with centralite, “akardite of diphenvlamine Single. face nitrocellulose powder ‘slabilzed with diphenylamine and ‘with soaiam oxalate and potas- Blum sulphate added to. reduce ‘aah, ‘Saal drm siglo base propellant of ‘nitrocellulose: stabilized "with dl- Dhenylimine ond including ethyl eatralite end potassium sulphate, Small ‘arm double tase propellant Of PE'TN. and nitzocelislose, ‘Stabilized with dipnenglamine and Including “ethyl” contralte and potassium culphate ‘Nitrocellulose powder with potas. ‘ium ‘nitrate. incorporated to reduc Porous powder wed a Gunpowder. Propellant Granulation, etc. BLE, | Bititeppaiver Tectanr aes eu | RSE | Gites oF propeaae support | ‘eige sn ttn xP |. Saampatver cuopoed rd BP Sever Seepeosa ace, Pure, | Eouiver Biaar jedueed without the we we olen xe, Raronpaiver abe ie | Eisepae Tee Form of ft snge Wasers) ay Sienapaler 1 Hials famhst diet Si Silence | Sonal se Sip SeietParer su We os Dee Other Markings © Pulver @ Powder with @ Wandard beat of Trplcons Ss “ae ease aS bes eas Batatone | aster ae Bea |, Beeorerine tote ts Beitdies | Bosra y es Soe 42APPENDIX D MISCELLANEOUS SHELL MARKINGS Bor Buntr BI bia or Bo Pr ® Br. Sehr, Deut gee e FEW Hlor Hy Rote, HK KorKt. xs, Kh EPS Loved ie Lm colour ‘White Black Black Black ‘White Black Black White Back ‘Blaek or White waite Black Bed ‘Black White waite Black Black or White Black Black or White Bisel white Black Black Black Black White Postion ce om AB, ep corp corp sce Fig. 8) German meaning Austoss Ausstossbiehschen Sprongladung mit ‘Siumisium.Criese Buntrauch Blindgeschoss auseebohete Presstahleranate ‘Brandsranate Brand Schrapneleeschoes Dentgescboss Kupfer ‘Binschiesogeschoes ‘Brersermeschoss Fem ubrang Sinterelsen Funrung Weieheisen Hoblladung Hart Kem Rartteehe Rilogram ‘Kammerhilee ‘Kupfer Pressstaht ‘Veuchtaeschoss ange Mundloehbachse Duplex Sprengkapsel re loge. Sprenestot- Teorper Tevchtsatzsprengladunz English meaning Bicctor shell Shell containing elector ‘axes Gramlar aluminium ‘ach producer n- ‘corporated in filing Shel giving red ‘saioke ars, Inert dling. eed together with Deut. to. inaloate Bive colour of smoke. ‘Forged steel shell with cavity bored oat. Incendiary shell. Tcendlary Shrapnel ‘Shel | taaleator shel giving ‘coloured smoke, copper driving ban. Ranging shel. Drill round, Tong range shel. Slatered Iron driving ‘band. Softiton driving band. Hollow charge anti. ‘ank shell meted of filing A, ote, Hard core. case shot. Follows weiehtof fazed ‘shel im lograms. ‘Shell with central bur- ‘ster tubs, Bimetallio” driving "band. star shel, Shell with lengthened eine. container shell fused with a combined cap. and ‘of separate explosive ‘oaies. sunainator shel 43Stoneling mE Noor om oR PG.orP ih Bntote Rot RS sor Br Ste oe Al » boar mB ovr ovw OvR os vk vo w Eh 2B white Black Black Black Black Back Bilsek Block Black white Black | Red or Black Black white White white White White White Black Black Waite white Black Position (cee Big. 8) eouoee eeanae eo e008 ooencen Oo ” German meaning ‘mit Rauchontwiokder ‘Nebelgeschose ohne Fallung ohne Mundlochbachee obne Rauchentwickler Pertitgusstehl Phosphor ‘Rauchentwickler Nr. 12 Relastott Spreng Brand Stableusieronate ‘ohne Alumiatrn ‘Tropen Unterrichtseeschoss ‘Coungsgecchoos ‘bunaseschon mit fsa Sea ‘Obungsecechoss B Couneseeschoss T Obungsneschoss Weiss Obunesneochoss Rot ‘Obuneseeschoss Schwarz verkirzt Verpackungegeschoes Welchleern wwelte Kammerhilee Zrischenboden Boglish meening ‘Smoke she Marking of 20° mm. het. ‘Cant eteo! shel ‘Aluminium, normally Mnetuded In the filing, bas" boon. omitted, Shell with modified riving ‘band for frize trom" Caaeh uns. Shell filed eultable for ‘tropical wee. sngtructional abel, Practice shell Aled ‘gunpowder. Practice shell Aled EE. with an ‘S05 raake box. Practice “shell | Alled LE. with Tetra Shiozaapatee fn: corporat Practice shell giving ‘white emoke furs Pructice ‘hell giving ed amok burt. Practice hell ving lack emiok® burst Shortened Dummy round, for ‘pecking, ete, tials ‘soft Iron core, Wide central burster ‘be Diaphrarm shell. “4APPENDIX. E CODE NUMBERS DENOTING SHELL FILLING These will be found stencilled in black in arabie numerals in areas B of C. (see Fig. 8). It should be noted that the proportions given are average since wide variations are encountered. umber HB Bentoumen ype Meaning ‘T.N-T. prosed in blooks in cardboard container packed with mampestam putty. ‘TINT pressed in blocks in cardboard container packed with paper. ‘EAN, Presb i hooks in eardboard ontane: packed with oatan wax n neta ‘Tet, /Wax (05/5) In blocks In| cardboard carton. TNT, pressed. ‘TNA poured, ENA, 4 ENT/Was (956) + IENoT/Wax (G00) preted fo Hock in endear 2 EN Wa (90/10) + N-TWas (6/16) + TIN Wos (60/20) pened ‘im looks in onrdboard cartons, TENA, S ENA / Wen (5/5) + CyCloaite! Wax 80/1) pressed in oes in carded Anatol 40/80 poured. ‘Amatel 50/80. BRT. poured, ‘TR-T/Aluminium powder (90/10) poured. ‘ERA poured in alwnainium container + PRUN/Wax (00/10) as exploder, ‘TPN-Ay/Alumininm powder (90/10) poured + PHTN/Wax (90/10) as expiodex. Matris of Dinitroanisole/mmontam -ltrate/Cyclonite (G4/S2/14) with bigout of ‘Acumonium nitrate(Calcium Nitrote/Gyclonte/Pentacry‘hritol/combined water fasraa/20/9)0 TNtiGyelonies wax (0/10/1) pressed in blocks in eardbocrd eartons. ‘TR/Ammoniom ‘nltrate/ Aluminium powder (63/38/10) poured, ‘Einylevediamine Dinitrate/Ammoatum hitrate/ aluminium powder (63.5/1.5/45). ‘Amato! 40/00 with core of pressed LNT. pellet. Perio acid poured. TNT. + TIN-T/Wax (90/10) pressed tn blocks tn cardboerd cartons TT /Wax (90/10) + PHIEN|Wes (00/10) pressed In Blocks In aluplnam container TNT /Wax (00/10) + TNT cxystalized + TT/WaxiPolasinm Calorie (63/1/80) + TNT JWex/potassium Chloride (43/3/30) + Potecsium Chloride sn blocks im cardboard carton. DANCE PNT Wax (05/6) Dreseed in blocks in cardboard carton. PETN/War (90/10) prossod in waxed paper wrapping. PETN/War (85/15) presed tn waxed puper WTapDine. PETN/Wax (70/30) pressed in waxed paper WrapuIng~ PRTN/Wax (60/40) pressed In blocks in waxed paper wrapping, ‘PRIN /Wax (35/65) pressod in blocks in waxed paper wrapping, 45Meaning Plastic PEIN. PETN/Wax/Cycionite (85/16/50: initrobenzene/Ammonium aitrate/Cyclonite (50/95/15) poured. Matrix of Dinitrobenzene Ammonium nitrate/Cyclnite (47/95/25) with biseult of ‘Ammonium altrateCaciam alatelCylonte/Pentsertarlocmbined water 2 ‘of Dintiobenzene/Ammcnlum altrate/Cyelonite (60/25/16) with Diseut of Ammonium) nitrate Calum nirtelCyconite/Penteerrtartolecmbined water igey21/20/0/8). Matrix of Dinitrobensene/Ammonium nitrate/Cyclonite (68/20/17) with Uscult of Aimmoniam nimlaCastam. nterCylouteremacrytiteleambind water Donarit, (lizogivcerine/Ammonium nitraterMT/Rye Hour (4/80/12/8)). Mongehit(Aammoniain ultrate/Alkalt nitrata/TNT/alyaliCnlerice\Colladion Colton/Chsrcoal(64/3/1471771/1)). ‘Trinitrochlorobensane. ‘Trinitrochlorobenzene poured. ‘Trinitrochlorobenzene/ Ammonium altrate (60/40) pressed, PETN/Wax (50/50). ‘rinitrobensene preaed. Etbylenediamine dinitrate pressed. ‘Binylenediemine dinitraterAmmonium nitrate (65/45) [Btuylenediamine dintrate/CyctoniteyWax (46/18/96) pressed in blocks repped in "waxed paper in-aluminisi conteiner Crclonite pressed. CGrelonite/Wax (05/5) pressed in blocks wrapped in waxed paper. Crelonite/Wax (90/10) pressed in Blocks wrapped in waxed Paper. ‘Cycionlte/TIT/War (60/38/2) presed in blocks wrapped in waxed paper. CroloniterENT (60/40) Cast 46Mesnine sor | twrywas 95/18). 303 | Amatol Yioje0) + Wx. 104 | cyotonite. 105 | ‘TNr/Cycionite/Aluminium powder (70/15/15) poured. i | TNPCrelonite/Alumtnlum powder (50/28/28) poured 109 | Cyotonite/Aluminium powder/Wax (70/25/5) pressed. 110 | ‘Ammontum nitratelNapnthalene/Aluminiam powder/Wood Mea! (90/5/2.5/2.5), iit | Aimmoatum sitrate/Cazbon (06/4) ie | ‘Amatot 00) 11 | Ammoatum Nitrate/TN7/Aluminium powder (70, 10). Additional abbreviations used in the description of the filling. Abbreviation ‘Meaning Ep 02 2NA, ¥p 4000 | Aust eo/s0. Wp sete. | ENE. +8, ete. per cent. wer. Gress” | Pierie'acia. PETN + 8, ete. per cent. wax Gyelonite + 8."ckes per cent. wax. Additionel arabie numerals found in the steneilling on projectile bodies. Stenciting colour Meaning Ba ‘calibre of eel 162 Calibre Of Shell 188 Calibre of set! 35 PH Gr 05, 30 Gaine No. 86. 8 Pw ar de. 2 BH Gr 39, sw FH Gr do Nb, BH Gr dt Rear of C or D | Weight of dhol in xe. | Saas fata aa t | A, polow waite | Bae Bate doe ipouths pet Spend | Sha aaAPPENDIX F ‘The following abbreviations are used in the stampings on fuzes. In addition some abbreviations given in Appendix B may also be employed. Gorman German artes svbreviton menioe seating AZ | Asicinestnder Percumion foe BZ | Sremranter Combesten ie fae Baz | Bodenstoder See fae. oc Model paral trre far. Dewp% | Dorpeisinger ‘Tne and pereoanes fas: Ekhir | Babtndlcter oteunaer | Euihve geranios fe EZ | niectsiocher Bandeteenstnder| Bletrc rocket inter. BLY |. mucheewchoantsed Operied by centre wees Bier 7 | Haubecerenatztncer 2Sowe fore for uso under a alti cap. Sere, | Sniuntrigranatamtor ‘Boossion fe for oe within gun sel: "52 | einone $aeteed in deserpcion of foe for tae Sih igh veloaty cans waz | keine Austenagzinder Percutslon fuze ‘Tor Attise to abel with ‘inal fae hae xotz | Kontstndr owe fh. Ge'Bie | Leoehteestoastaer ‘time fuze for use with tar shell orn 4, |) mit hapenstcerone ‘With sister suey devie, VS nse Vetoes Wien delay oa ~| ohne Authtasandone Without percussion element. oro} ohne Versbperuns Without delay, : ser Poze for ue In eons with Meh abe — sno ‘Tine fame wth masimom ronnine tine of 0 ech — sos ‘ine fre with maxims ronnie tine of “te sem edie to 90 coc — susas5 site fae SHR see oxi teow fein, "and with aint usnioe Eine of iat sen Fa Trott inti fuze bon. % Model «for Cech fares . rpreinacht Siena ¥ Versererase Delay Wor 2 | Worteranationder Morte bomb suze. don” | Sireger Sa-detrecdon element. Zeri'ne| Bioneemenseneger frist ovemted sa est ucton ee top | pulverstoror Power burning sltdestruction eement. i | Daltiatee Tino Fur 48APPENDIX G ABBREVIATIONS AND NOMENCLATURE OF GERMAN GRENADES - The principal types of grenade in use by the Germans are = (@) Hand Grenades. (0) Rifle Grenades. (©) Kampfpistole Grtnades (2.7 cm.) (Battle Pistol). (@) Leuchtpistole Grenades (2.7 cm.) (Signal Pistol). - When compared with the standardized system of abbreviations ‘used for Gun ammunition, the reeognition of grenades by designation slone is somewhat difficult. This is largely ‘owing to tho fact that many torms aro loosely applied. and that some nomenclatures are not fully descriptive of the item. ‘The following terms, either in the abbreviated form or in full, are used on labels and as ammunition markings. coms | cess sin Site wa aaa a Bags Soe emis ER aah —— AEE corn te. iene, es SSUUEornanoninse | SAghe "Um Sister he mate nn setine mod eone Yateminmnirtom tr | nts on Freshen Eemse emsier ie | FERRiaone im | oft Seat i tance cance . ina errata vagus, | HAGE | mlitlt Sib bane conde Se} ) ceva Rite Sie | ner asue Pei ccs tr ttn aa .seoate| corte tetontoes |g utd tn Com te afi.se | Exaiacin v0 HIB pm. ath ite mode to te Har.or | Handsranste ‘Hand erenade. Hes : goorm | mane Liter Se ERS | EQHR. EET Finn ame va eens BEY | season echo nel etl 7g kin, | Petes SSSR Baa, eee w, | xe soci. Sho. | Sblramt SEE cna, SERGE | SEG mamstice| SRE STIRS etn mate nas 49Boelish inesning ‘Greate or Domb Aled with propsennd | moll charge band srenade, Hollow charge mrensde, Riled om, dacharaer 09 cn. fon hasd grenad for ege grenade. ‘Fragmentation. Detonalors, No.8 (Alumiatuen HEE, Cltisidge for the Battle Patol. As above (ainarent model). Nasi SS. troops, Stiok liana erensde. Converted, motited. Zandindung N 4 Zaston Anz, Zindsebauransiinder Safety faze iets. DE ‘eit Zonder ‘Time faze. ‘When applied to Artery ammunition Pansergvenate mesns AP. shot or shell. 28819) 48290/2400 10m bis 1/45 eC TAA. 440 50“uo gad gene eee Jews soy zs ul paonpes aue sjaqe; eroqe a4] sam 5005 9 Keen srGeped NOLLINAWWY JoLsia (WNTIaBVEvE) 6 (av 26-2) SOT 85a NS 08 PZ — a ATIONREED SET Wd PHO - SET USE eS HIN SOT Vira (S¥0-2-2) “d 10 “M99 ZN seta “yur'g wouoae OOST (avavz6-2) ‘STsaVI aDvVNOVd WWS NWWUSD WOIdAL Tal 7dGERMAN 7-92 mm. S.A.A. (a) GROUND use. Ball (2.S.) ——) ——I————= Ball (ms.core) (Sm.E.) ©) baad Ball (m.s.core) (long) (S.m.E.long) © © eimai AP (S.m.K.) 0® —_— I AP/T.(S.m.K-L'spur) 0 ——Za Low Valo: Ball (Nahpatrone) (b) MISCELLANEOUS O° — = A.P.(Tungaten) (S.en.K.H) Explosive Incendiary (B~ ) cl marking chrom Pip.) 0 ia Practice Ball (le.S.) Danii Practice Tracer (le.S.Uspur) Bulleted Blank Wood. spe tnveg 9 aren This amn.is interchangeable with British Bese and vice versa. II 31V7dGreer ae FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT GUNS ONLY. (Earlier marking? ©) meet AP/T. (S.m.K.L spur 100/600) HNM.A.P/T. (S.m.K.L'spur 100/600 v) AP/T. (Seni. Glimmapur) HYV.A.P/T. (Sump K.Glimmapur-v) Chiight Tracer) AP/1. (Pm. K.) (Enclier ®& HN.A.P/L.(P.m.K.v.) — (Ceariver marking) HY.Ex/I (B.v.) HY 34VIdSerer (e) (d) RIFLE GRENADE PROPELLING CARTRIDGES H.E. Grenade. (G-Kart. fir G. Sprar) 0 aa H.E.Grenade (Long Range) ‘Small AP. Grenade. (G.Kark Fir G. Page) Large A.P. Grenad: GTeeib. Patr Fur Gr G, Page. PISTOL and MACHINE CARBINE AMMUNITION 00 => Zinn Gall (M.P 43} | (Pistolea “Patronen =_o. = Smm Ball. (ms.core) ‘mm Ball (Pistolen Patronen.O8mE) (Pistolen Patronen.O8 or O8m.E) 0 = oe (f) ‘3mm Ball Sintered leon Sam Low Vel: Ball (Pistdlen Potroncs OS mm S.E,) (Pritelen Nadyatronen, 08.5) ANTI-TANK RIFLE AMMUNITION Propelling Cartridge for Granatbiichee 39. 7-92/13mm.A.P.Tracer Lachrymatory (Patronen S18 Sim. KHRs. Leper) AL 21V 7d“nr sug 4 Ra1eN ads7 ov seg-sbeg woz ands] ayed-sbzg woz minds weg uBsdgnug woz (you) ands. syeg-o6uds ‘woz (a6) unds7 vyeg-sidg woz u “(40D SGIYYD NALSONNL)L/d'¥ — (SNYCHASOHd) “L/1/d°V “GNMINVRS L/1/"FH —“GaNMNVRUS (0's) L/'3H (CS) “L/FH "STISHS NYNHLOTOS V2 NVW439 A alWidPLATE Wo 2cm. CARTRIDGES. SOLOTHURN. OERLIKON © Elak) 1 2se5 Malby & Sons, LithPLATE VIL CARTRIDGE CASE. TTT Ri ‘igsi-099) s7vaw 0 0400-9) $27 Hy Woy) oun N3s0aL and Han igoL-ossysc5saieo 8x00 9 47 51420 (ol-086) 2944 10 *Y 086-b1 FTEAL EL LLUAATINOS. 1 Sons, LithPLATE Vir HOWITZER CARTRIDGE (TYPICAL). TTEILKART 2 FLASH REDUCING CHARGE. cases Matby & Sons, Lithsr 2005 9 Fae TYPICAL QF CARTRIDGES (LIGHT ANTI-TANK GUNS). HE. SHELL. 4 AP. SHELL, (FILLED HE) AP. SHOT. (WITH TC. CORE) Pag. Patr. 40 mHK. XE FLW TdPLATE X Apc ac sie Sind ‘SMOKE SHELL NORMAL HE SHEL (een Fon (oteon abaya) Page Pc 38 Page Pa 40 Spr Sg Pa. cases ally & Sone, Lithspe sees 9 Fa TYPICAL QF CARTRIDGES (HEAVY AAJATk.GUNS) HE, SHELL PCBC. SHELL (with Fime fuze) Pzgr: Patr: 39 I FLW TdTYPICAL Q.EF CARTRIDGES (HEAVY ANTI-TANK GUNS) HE. SHELL APC.BC. SHELL AP SHOT HOLLOW CHARGE SHELL TC CORE me aIvId Sprgr. Pate 43 Page Pate 39/43 Page Pat 40/43 Gr. Pat. 39/A3HLsear s05 9 0H Ge 1824) OftH"49 (Bs ¢ 49 H13) wag (Nob 49H) (ANGE 49'H4) (Oval 2 37N4 Sve HLA) 5 : Cains Noissnou “4VD OLISITIVE HII (3znd'va Hum) (32nd 46103 HAA) (QIN d@L:HORN HIM) (37M 4@.1:HOAN HL) ——_NOLLDY 1OFUaTIVAS HU) ONIDYIId MON OWH MOTION “WION SYOWS GFINOIOD @HOON| “HAL NOIIDII 3sva “WAL ONLISUNE ——_ TS JISO1EXA HOH “TITHS SHOWS JK FLV 7d (SONDIIVW YIHL ONIMOHS) TIFHS TWOMAL5 é HEAVY & MEDIUM GUN OR HOW. SHELL. HE. SHELL. WITH DELAY ACTION PERCLISSION FUZE AND N°-9 SMOKE BOX. (KGe18, mit AZ 23v (015) ANTI-CONCRETE SHELL. THIS SHELL HAS A BASE FUZE WITH MARKINGS SIMILAR TO THAT SHOWN IN PLATEXZOF THiS PAMPHLET. Grl9.rot Be mit BZ) BX FLV TdPLATE XY TYPICAL.) — —FUZE MARKINGS (. N AL wi DERCUSSION TYPE H OPTIONAL DELAY NOSE _FuZES WITH OPtIOr FUZES WITHOUT DELAY SETTING MECHANISM, seu Ds ze 3 Pe Fg ai Zi Q Z| a4 2 2 24) >| AY ACTION UZE HAS A SAFE SETTING MABPLATE XVI SMOKE BOX (Typical Markir eee Maiby & Sons, Lith.Plate XVII PACKAGE LABELS. QF. CARTRIDGES, FIXED. SEPARATE. [F-8.8em Page Patr 39-1 “Bien Pan a3} FES|[ 10.5em.Geb. H 40 CU (Gu. RP. -G45-KN(ES, 52) [Dig BLP: -02) FQ. ktz 1943/10 |CU ee KzU 10.7.43 Da _|eseast] ROCKET. SHELL. Z] || Alem Wor. 42Spels fo] 5 FH Ge(Bunte)FES [3] |] "8 2Spes la) Dopp z8/60FI* | le. Ign Z23n.A] 1s Gewichtklosse tad Gewichtsttagfe 1 ie 3 ANTI-TANK ROCKET. MORTAR. SemA Pz BG AU, AE S095 /1 oameal | | Bem-Wor. 39.umg. | Hl Sree Pp] |Werz3s¢ Sums rdf. 1943/9 Aw, 168.430 Tpn. 29.2. 44 0. We Sprenggranmtpetrone K.P. Lieferfirma + deg. Lieferung Angelfertigt 6.4340 NB. The above are copies of some typical labels, illustrate the information given on them.Plate XVII CODE LETTERS ON PROPELLANT CHARGES ano LABELS. CODE MEANING. — DIGLYLOOL CHARGE. D [DR] - sass DST| — DIGLYLCOL STRIP_CHARGE. GU — GUDOL CHARGE NG| - NTROGLYCERINE (CORDTE:) NZ — NITROCELLULOSE CHARGE. DV oe MPROEO DIGLYLOOL