{"product_id":"1943-dated-9mm-inert-cartridge-osd-headstamp-original-ww2-german-round","title":"1943 Dated 9mm Inert Cartridge “osd” Headstamp – Original WW2 German Round","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:2133aba1-29e6-411d-a756-ab43836f99f0-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b377f47f-2d65-481e-8a45-5aae7fdab2aa\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eWW2 German 9mm inert cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the wartime \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e“osd” manufacturer code\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e1943\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eDuring the Second World War, German ammunition factories used coded headstamps rather than full factory names as part of wartime security measures. The code \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"438\"\u003e“osd”\u003c\/strong\u003e is associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eDWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Germany’s major wartime ammunition manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eProduced in 1943 during the height of the war, this cartridge would have been intended for use in standard German military firearms chambered in 9mm Parabellum, including iconic weapons such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eMP40 submachine gun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eP38 pistol\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eLuger P08\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eThe cartridge retains authentic period appearance with clear wartime markings and natural age-related patina, making it an excellent collectible piece for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eGerman militaria, WW2 ammunition, or coded headstamp collections\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eGerman wartime coded cartridges remain highly collectible due to the variety of manufacturers and production changes seen throughout the conflict, with dated examples offering additional historical appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57075200688503,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_4939_87485209-c000-4ce4-860f-1a1b747866bb.jpg?v=1778151897","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/1943-dated-9mm-inert-cartridge-osd-headstamp-original-ww2-german-round","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}