Cartridge Identification Please

[Toffster]

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the markings are on the enclosed cartridge case? I assume is a .303?

I picked this and a few others up at Frmelles in Belgium near the "Sugarloaf" a few years ago.

Unfortunately I am of the 7.62 and 5.56 vintage!

Many thanks,

Toffster

[Gunny Hartmann]

Is that rimmed or rimless? can't tell from this angle.

[Totenhead]

German ??

[Toffster]

Hi Guys,

It is rimless

[Gunny Hartmann]

It's not a 303 as they are rimmed.

[Totenhead]

I would think its a german 7.92 case

[Toffster]

Hi Totenhead,

I found it near the 'sugarloaf' which was apparently a German strongpoint during the Battles around Fromelles (from my research) so that makes sense.

Amazing how many of these can be picked up still though I refuse to pick up too much or dig, as it is all hallowed ground as far as I am concerned with all the missing still unaccounted for.

Do you know of any decent reference books on cartridge markings going back to WW1?

Much appreciated for your help guys.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Hi Totenhead,

I found it near the 'sugarloaf' which was apparently a German strongpoint during the Battles around Fromelles (from my research) so that makes sense.

Amazing how many of these can be picked up still though I refuse to pick up too much or dig, as it is all hallowed ground as far as I am concerned with all the missing still unaccounted for.

Do you know of any decent reference books on cartridge markings going back to WW1?

Much appreciated for your help guys.

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/ordin...adstamps-5718/
This is quite helpfull mate!...

[Toffster]

Thanks Gunny. Very helpful and I am truly grateful for the link.

[zwerge]

It`s German 7.92x57,made by Polte,Magdeberg,in 1915....Pete.