Section II: Gun AmmunitionFixed Ammunition
HANDBOOK OF ENEMY AMMUNITION
PAMPHLET No. 15
GERMAN AMMUNITION MARKINGS AND NOMENCLATURE
SECTION II
GUN AMMUNITION
MARKINGS ON CARTRIGE CASES AND CHARGES

(Plates VII to XII)

Cartridge Cases (General)

The information given on the cartridge case is in the form of stencilling on the side and base of the case and stampings on the base. The stencilling may be in black or white, except when it relates to propellant charges for use in hot climates in which case it is in red.