This inert 9mm cartridge is dated 1942 and carries the wartime manufacturer code “am”, identifying production by Hugo Schneider AG (HASAG) in Leipzig, Germany. During the Second World War, German ammunition factories used letter codes rather than full company names on headstamps. This system helped conceal the identity and location of production facilities while still allowing military supply tracking.
The cartridge is chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum round, which served as the standard pistol and submachine gun ammunition used by German forces throughout the war. It was issued for service pistols such as the Luger P08 and Walther P38, and also for submachine guns including the MP38 and MP40.
By 1942, German wartime production had expanded rapidly, with companies like HASAG becoming major contributors to ammunition manufacturing. Facilities in Leipzig produced large quantities of cartridges to supply the German armed forces across multiple fronts.
The brass case bears the factory code and date typical of German wartime ammunition markings. This cartridge has been completely rendered inert, with the primer oiled and no propellant present, making it safe for collectors, educational displays, or historical militaria collections.
