This inert 9mm cartridge is dated 1943 and carries the wartime factory code “ak”, identifying production by Munitionsfabriken Prag. Located in Prague, this factory operated under German control during the Second World War and formed part of the extensive network of ammunition manufacturers supplying the German military.

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 a wide range of firearms, including service pistols such as the Luger P08 and Walther P38, as well as submachine guns like the MP38 and MP40. Ammunition produced in 1943 reflects the period when wartime production was at its height, with factories across occupied Europe contributing to the German war effort.

German ammunition of this period commonly used letter factory codes on the headstamp rather than full manufacturer names. This system helped conceal the location of production facilities while still allowing logistical tracking.

The brass case retains its wartime markings and date. The cartridge has been completely rendered inert, with no active primer or propellant present, making it safe for collectors, educational displays, or historical militaria collections.