How to Read WWII German 7.92mm Mauser Ammunition Boxes and Headstamps

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A guide on the formatting of WWII German ammunition boxes and headstamps with a walkthrough on how to read them.

Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Ammo box reading
8:46 - Headstamp reading
12:16 - Epilogue
14:37 - Conclusion

Sources
Forum post with general information: https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/ww2-german-ammunition-box-labels.45118/
Ammo box label walkthrough: https://youtu.be/QWAJDcxn7Wo
Ordnance Codes: https://oldmilitarymarkings.com/codes_full.html
German WW2 7.92mm Headstamps – How to ID Them: https://stephentaylorhistorian.com/2020/06/19/german-ww2-7-92mm-headstamps-how-to-id-them-manufacturer-list/

This video only scratches the surface on WWII German ammo. For more information I'd highly recommend the following book:
7.9x57 Mauser Ammunition for the Collection – Volume I: German WWII, by Geremy M. Chubbuck

Originally uploaded on YouTube: 2022-06-18
Recording date: 2022-06-08

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