Equipment and other infantry weapons used during the war
Introduction to 27mm German flare pistol 'Leuchtpistole'
Leuchtpistole Cartridge container
Introduction to Simozariadnyia Vintovka Tokareva 40 ‘SVT40'
Introduction to MP34 'Steyr Solothurn SL-100'
MP34 Gunner's pouch / Cleaning kit
MP40 Small tool box 'armourer'
Introduction to MP44 'Sturmgewehr 44'
MP44 Rifle grenades suggested to be used
MG15 75rnd Saddle drum + unloader
Introduction to MG26
'Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka ZB vz26'
MG26 Gunner's pouch / Cleaning kit
Introduction to MG30 'Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka ZB vz30'
MG30 Gunner's pouch / Cleaning kit
Leuchtpistole
This was the standard 27mm German signal pistol with a smooth bore which was used to fire a series of colored signal cartridges including a whistling cartridge 'Pfeifpatrone' used as a gas warning signal. A modified variant of the flare pistol was also produced containing a rifled bore. This became known as the Kampfpistole. The main advantage of the new variant was that it could fire special HE grenades and smoke grenades.
These containers were manufactured from Bakelite and was designed to hold 6x flare cases.
G43
With the development of the G43, the Germans had at last a semi automatic rifle design that could be mass produced in relatively short time. With the use of stamped sheet metal parts for many of the earlier milled steel components on the G41, and time saving short cuts; such as a pressed in barrel in lieu of threading and forged receivers; production time and rifle weight were significantly reduced. Unfortunately for the Germans, the rifle proved to be substantially over powered for the 7.92x57mm cartridge, and was prone to malfunction. Initial design flaws were never completely rectified before this rifle went into full scale production in late 1943, and the design was continually changed and revised through to the end of hostilities in 1945. There were three initial contractors for the G43; Walther, Berlin Luebecker and Gustloff Werke in Weimar. This was the first serious attempt at a standardized sniping rifle. Although the nomenclature would lead many to believe that the K43 was a shortened version of the G43, this is not the case. In mid to late 1944, the Germans changed nomenclature on the issue semi automatic rifle from G43 to K43, supposedly at the request of the Fuhrer. Walther was the first to begin production of the G43 rifle. Approximately 3200 pieces were delivered by the end of 1943. Berlin Luebecker Machinenfabrik produced the G43 beginning some time in early 1944, when they ceased G41 production. Both the G43 and K43 rifles utilized a ten round detachable box magazine.
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SVT40
The SVT40 was the 3 rd self loading rifle used by the USSR and used during WW2. The first was the AVS36 ‘Automaticheskaya Vintovka Simonova 36' designed by S.G.Simonov and introduced in 1936. This was not a great success because it produced excessive muzzle blast and recoil, and it was very easy for dust and dirt to get into the complex mechanism. In 1938, the SVT38 ‘Samozariadnyia Vintovka Tokareva 38' was introduced designed by F.V.Tokarev. The design was good, but even this had it's own share of problems. In order to reduce weight, components were manufactured being too weak and could not take the stresses imposed on them. In 1940, the SVT38 was replaced by the improved SVT40, which had the basic mechanism but was manufactured to be very robust. The SVT40 rifles could be distinguished from the SVT38 rifles as follows; more of the barrel was exposed, it had a two muzzle baffle brakes instead of the old six muzzle baffle brakes, the longer bayonet was replaced by a shorter one. The operation of the rifle worked by gas being tapped off close to the muzzle to drive the gas piston operating above the barrel. This, in turn drove an operating rod to the rear, which protruded above the breech to strike the face of a bolt carrier and drive it to the rear against a return spring. Bolt movement was imparted by the bolt carrier by means of cam tracks which lifted and unlocked the bolt; and then held it firmly to be withdrawn by the remaining rearward movement of the carrier. The return spring was in the bolt carrier and receiver body, which accounted for the length of the action, then returning the carrier and bolt after the action in order to load a new cartridge. A separate spring returned the operating rod and gas piston. The SVT40 was issued in small numbers during the war, proving in service that the weapon was not very rugged. Generally the rifles were issued to the NCOs of infantry regiments, but were later withdrawn and the majority converted to sniper rifles. On the Russian front, many of these rifles were captured by the Germans, Waffen acceptance marked and reused. The SVT40, MP44 and other self loading rifles lead to future developments like the AK47.
Simozariadnyia Vintovka Tokareva 40 ‘SVT40'
Country of origin: Russia
Designation: Semi Automatic Rifle
Cartridge: 7.62 x 54R
Production: 1940-1945
Weapon Dimensions
Length: 1226 mm
Barrel: 625 mm
Weight approx: 3.85 Kg
Rifling: 4 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 10 rounds
Rate of fire: 40 - 45 rds/min
These were adopted to the captured weapons to keep out dirt from the barrel.
Made from canvas and leather.
MP34
The MP34 as known was originally designed in 1924 by Herr Louis Strange of the Rheinmetall, Düsseldorf Company, and used by the German army among many other weapons. With the Versailles Treaty in place, Rheinmetall was forbidden to manufacture a weapon of this kind. A Swiss company 'Solothurn AG' was acquired in 1929 to start producing a prototype. But the company Solothurn was not equipped for mass production. The Rheinmetall Company took controlling interest in Waffenfabrik Steyr, an established Austrian company. Production started as the Steyr Solothurn submachine gun, and became a commercial success throughout the world. Manufactured from the best materials and finished to the highest possible standard, its mechanism was very simple. The bolt return spring was located in the wooden stock and the firing pin separate, firing in blowback mode with open bolt. The first submachine guns were made with two calibres, the 7.63mm Mauser and 9mm Steyr. The SL-100 was first used by the Austrian police service using 9mm calibre, and then used by the Austrian Army as the MP34. In service with the Austrian Army, the MP34s chambered the powerful 9mm Mauser Export cartridge instead of the 9mm Steyr. When Austria was incorporated into the Third Reich, the weapon was issued to the German army as the MP34 O 'MP34 Österreich'. It had a relative short front line service, and was relegated to be used by the German MPs. However, during the war, this was one of the favoured weapons used by the German SS divisions.
Steyr Solothurn SL-100 'MP34'
Country of origin: Austria
Designation: Submachine Gun
Cartridge: 9 x 23 mm Steyr
Production: 1934-1939
Weapon Dimensions
Length: 808 mm
Barrel: 200 mm
Weight approx: 4.36 Kg
Rifling: 6 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 32 rounds
Rate of fire: 500 rds/min
Manufactured from metal with wooden grips and a protecting scabbard. In combat, the bayonet clipped onto the end of the barrel housing locking into place.
Made from canvas and leather to protect the MP and cover the breech to stop any dirt and dust getting into the breech area. Mostly used for the transportation of the MP over long distances.
These were the same muzzle covers as used on the K98k. The main advantage using these covers was that in an emergency you could shoot through them. These covers kept out dust and dirt from entering the barrel.
This strong sling made from leather was used to carry the MP34. It was fixed to the MP and could not be as easily removed as the MG34 and MG42 slings.
Made from strong leather and carried three magazines. The magazines were manufactured from thin sheet metal each holding 32 cartridges of 9mm. The MP34 was also designed to hold the magazine in place when loading. This was done by inserting the stripper clip into the guide.
Gunner's pouch 'Werkzeugtasche' with the shoulder strap was carried by the soldier. Made with a shoulder strap instead of belt loops. In this pouch you would have found all the necessary items to maintain and clean your weapon, including parts and tools.
Cleaning rod assembly
A three piece cleaning rod that could be joined together making the length you needed. On the end of the cleaning rod, the rifling tool and bore brush could be attached.
Bolt return spring
The bolt return spring was located in the wooden stock, and a spare spring was also availible in the gunner's pouch.
Combination barrel tool/screwdriver
On one end of the combination tool you had a flat screwdriver piece to help you strip down the MP34. On the other end of the tool was a spanner shape, this was used to loosen and tighten the barrel.
Oil can
The standard issue oil can with spout issued in the gunner's pouch, containing oil for maintaining and cleaning the MP34. Similar in volume to the other oil cans, only difference being the design.
Small parts wallet
Attached to the gunner's pouch with a piece of string, this was made from very soft leather and could close like a wallet keeping all your small items safe.
Pin punch
'Used when changing small parts on the MP34'.
Ejector
'Ejects the empty cartridge case from the breech'
Magazine bullet guide
'When feeding each cartridge into the chamber, it helps guide the cartridge'
Rifling cleaning tool
'This tool was made from a soft metal to not damage the rifling of the barrel. Screwed into the end of the cleaning rod and used for the ends of the barrel to loosen hard pieces of dirt and powder build up'.
MP40
Many of the Allied armies knew the MP38 and MP40 as the ‘Schmeiser', but it was known that Hugo Schmeiser did not design the MP. Development of the sub machine gun started in the early twenties, when Heinrich Vollmer designed his first sub machine gun. Ten years later, the company Erma got the rights on Vollmers latest design and was asked by the army to adapt the weapon for military use. Erma took on this task by the mid thirties, and in 1938, the German army officially used the new sub machine gun known as the MP38. This was soon replaced by the new and improved MP40 and between March and July 1940; mass production of the MP40 started although the model was established already in 1939 and a very small amount was manufactured. There were three main manufactures of the MP38 and MP40, Erma in Erfurt , Steyr in Steyr and Haenel in Suhl . The first factory to move production from the MP38 to the cheaper MP40 was Steyr, and the same production change was soon followed by Erma and Haenel. Several advantages over its predecessor were offered by the new MP40, especially from the manufactures point of view regarding the easy and cheap ways to assemble the MP40. Mostly the entire MP38 was machined from metal and parts made from aluminium, were as the MP40 was very easy to manufacture. Many of the MP40s parts were made as subassemblies, welding, soldering, riveting and even brazing the assemblies cut costs and made it simpler in design. Early in 1940, tests were undertaken to develop a new safety and two different safeties are known to have been developed. Several production variants have been developed during the war, and some basic changes can be seen between the MP38 and MP40. The MP40 featured a sheet metal grip frame and trigger guard assembly, a smooth receiver housing, a different magazine release and ejector, a magazine housing without hole and finally a lower receiver with different cut outs; and finally a buffer housing with recesses. A second type of muzzle nut was also featured on the MP40 with a circular groove. There are at least five different variants of the MP40 manufactured. This could be because of repairs during the war, but mainly because of the late war stock piles and the need for more MP40s resulting in new weapons being assembled using new and old parts
MP40
Country of origin: Germany
Designation: Submachine Gun
Cartridge: 9mm Parabellum
Production: 1940 - 1945
Weapon Dimensions
Length: Stock extended 833 mm
Length: Stock retracted 630 mm
Barrel: 251 mm
Weight approx: 4.03 Kg
Rifling: 6 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 32 rounds
Rate of fire: 500 rds/min
The model 1934 or ‘Reiningungsgerat 34', was known as the ‘Tobacco tin' cleaning kit. Officially introduced in 1939, it was the standard cleaning kit issued for all the soldiers during the war. This kit was used to clean the rifles, pistols, machineguns, submachine guns and even the MP40.
Cleaning string
Cleaning cloth
Metal oiler
Chamber brush
Bore brush
Floor plate takedown tool
'Used on the Mauser K98k only'
Chain pull through (approx 40.75” long)
During the war, simpler rubber covers were introduced. Made from the same material as the K98k covers, but much larger in size. The main advantage using these covers was that in an emergency you could shoot through them. These covers kept out dust and dirt from entering the barrel. It was reported that the very early covers for the MP40 were the same design as the K98k metal covers, but not many of these were made.
This was attached to the end of the MP40. It was mainly used for training purposes and manoeuvres.
Different types of pouches were produced during the war, some made from leather and some from canvas. One pouch was for the left side and the other for the right side each containing three loaded magazines. One of the pouches had a extra small pouch attached to the pouch. In this pouch was kept a magazine loader and some times a small accessories pouch. The Falschirmjager pouch was a long pouch which contained six magazines. It also contained the small pouch attached to the side in which was kept the magazine loader and spares.
Standard Wehrmacht pouches
Falschirmjager pouch
Magazine loader
All the necessary tools needed for the armourer to repair and maintain the MP in the field. This was known as the small armourer's tool box 'Klein Waffenwerkzeugsatz' and kept in a standard 250 rnd ammo can. These were also used to maintain the other weapons like the MGs.
Code |
Manufacturer |
Time priod of codes |
27 |
Erma, Erfurt |
late 1938 - early 1940 |
122 |
Haenel, Suhl |
late 1938 - early 1940 |
660 |
Steyr, Steyr |
1939 - early 1940 |
ayf |
Erma, Erfurt |
mid 1940 - 1944 |
fxo |
Haenel, Suhl |
mid 1940 - 1944 |
bnz |
Steyr, Steyr |
mid 1940 - 1944 |
Similar to the MP34, the early slings were made from leather and being very strong. Later in the war, leather was very valuable for other purposes, and a cheaper sling was manufactured from canvas. This was also used in the tropical conditions.
MP41
The development of a German submachine gun can be traced back to World War I when the requirements for a light weight, quick firing, close combat weapon which could be utilized by a single man was needed in the close quarter, static warfare of the trenches. The primary weapons of the time, the slow firing repeater rifle and the relatively immobile machine gun were found insufficient and the Spandau Rifle Testing Commission began research on developing a submachine gun in late 1915. In 1917 the Germans introduced their first sub-machine gun, designated the MP18/I, which was to be the forerunner of all the MPs to follow. In August 1938 the German army adopted the newly developed MP38. Further developments, improvements, and the need for a cheaper mass produced weapon resulted in the development of the MP40 in April 1940. In 1941 innovative armaments designer Hugo Schmeisser combined elements of the MP40 and the MP28 resulting in the MP41. This weapon was basically the body and barrel of the MP40 fitted to the wooden stock and firing mechanism of the MP28. Only about 40.000 MP41s were manufactured between 1941-1942. Mostly used by the SS units and the German police units during the war. It was difficult to understand why the MP41 was manufactured in the first place.
MP41
Country of origin: Germany
Designation: Submachine Gun
Cartridge: 9mm Parabellum
Production: 1941 - 1942
Weapon Dimensions
Length: 864 mm
Barrel: 251 mm
Weight approx: 3.70 Kg
Rifling: 6 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 32 rounds
Rate of fire: 600 rds/min
Different slings were manufactured during the war, made from leather and being very strong. Similar to the MP40, MP44 and K98k sling. Many other manufactures had their own designs.
The model 1934 or ‘Reiningungsgerat 34', was known as the ‘Tobacco tin' cleaning kit. Officially introduced in 1939, it was the standard cleaning kit issued for all the soldiers during the war. This kit was used to clean the rifles, pistols, machineguns, submachine guns and even the MP41.
Cleaning string
Cleaning cloth
Metal oiler
Chamber brush
Bore brush
Floor plate takedown tool
'Used on the Mauser K98k only'
Chain pull through (approx 40.75” long)
During the war, simpler rubber covers were introduced. Made from the same material as the K98k covers, but much larger in size. The main advantage using these covers was that in an emergency you could shoot through them. These covers kept out dust and dirt from entering the barrel.
This was attached to the end of the MP41. It was mainly used for training purposes and manoeuvres.
MP44 / Stg44
The Sturmgewehr 44 'Stg44' was the worlds' first truly effective assault rifle. It was introduced by the German army late in WWII If the war had continued another year, the Stg44 would have replaced every other rifle, light machine gun, and submachine gun in the Wehrmacht, including the Karabiner 98k and MP38. After the war, the Stg44 resulted in the outright replacement of almost every infantry gun in the western world, serving as the direct inspiration for the Russian AK47. On April 6, 1944, Hitler issued the following decree: ‘the former MG42 is to retain the same designation', ‘the former self-loading rifle, known as the Gewehr 43, shall receive the designation Karabiner 43 (K43)', ‘the former new MP, known as the MP43, shall receive the designation MP44'. In July 1944, at a meeting of the various army heads about the eastern front, the universal answer to ‘what do you need' was ‘more of the new assault rifles'. This caused some confusion, but once Hitler realized what was going on he agreed to allow its full production. Seeing the possibility of a propaganda win, the rifle was again renamed as the ‘StG44', to highlight the new class of weapon it represented. The term Sturmgewehr 44, stood for assault rifle model 1944. By the end of the war, some 425,977 StG44s variants of all types were produced. The assault rifle proved an invaluable weapon, especially on the Eastern front, where it was first deployed. A trained soldier with a StG44 had a greatly improved tactical advantage, in that he could effectively engage targets at long range across open terrain, or in close range urban fighting, as well as provide cover fire in all situations as a machine gun role.
MP44 'Sturmgewehr 44 / Stg44'
Country of origin: Germany
Designation: Assault Rifle
Cartridge: 7.92 x 33 mm Kurz
Production: 1944
Weapon Dimensions
Length: 940 mm
Barrel: 419 mm
Weight approx: 5.22 Kg
Rifling: 4 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 30 rounds
Rate of fire: 500 - 600 rds/min
Different slings were manufactured during the war, similar to the MP40 and K98k. The early slings were made from leather and being very strong. Later in the war, leather was very valuable for other purposes, and a cheaper sling was manufactured from canvas. This was also used in the tropical conditions.
Leather
Canvas
The model 1934 or ‘Reiningungsgerat 34', was known as the ‘Tobacco tin' cleaning kit. Officially introduced in 1939, it was the standard cleaning kit issued for all the soldiers during the war. This kit was used to clean the rifles, pistols, machineguns, submachine guns and even the MP44.
Cleaning string
Cleaning cloth
Metal oiler
Chamber brush
Bore brush
Floor plate takedown tool
'Used on the Mauser K98k only'
Chain pull through (approx 40.75” long)
The front sight hood was introduced in 1939 for the K98k's, and later issued to the MP44. It was very cheap to manufacture. By using the sight cover the front sight blade was protected and the rubber muzzle covers could also be used together with the front sight cover.
During the war, simpler rubber covers were introduced. Made from the same material as the K98k covers, but much larger in size. The main advantage using these covers was that in an emergency you could shoot through them. These covers kept out dust and dirt from entering the barrel.
This was attached to the end of the MP44. It was mainly used for training purposes and manoeuvres.
This attachment was used to hide the flash when firing.
Different types of pouches were produced during the war, some made from leather and some from canvas. One pouch was for the left side and the other for the right side each containing three loaded magazines.
Manufactured from stamped sheet metal, this was a box magazine with a capacity of 30 Kurz cartridges. Each soldier would carry two magazine pouches containing three magazines and accompanied by one magazine speed loader. These magazines were very similar to the MP45 magazines.
Magazine speed loader tool.
7.92x33 Kurz Patrone
After a development history that stretched back from the 1930s, the Maschinenkarabiner was developed and used the 7.92 x 33mm Kurz cartridge. The official German designation for the Kurz cartridge was 'Pist. Patr. 43', which was distinguished from standard rifle ammunition by its shorter case. The Kurz being 33mm and the standard rifle case being 57mm.
'Refer back to INERT AMMUNITION for more information'
Located in the wooden stock under the trap door was a couple of small accessories and parts for use with the MP44. They were as follows; rubber muzzle cover, rifle strip down tool, spare ejector, instruction pamphlet and magazine speed loader. During the war, the small accessories were kept in a small bag on the magazine pouch itself instead of in the wooden stock. The trap door was still used for a small oil bottle to oil parts.
Small parts bag
Muzzle cover
Strip down tool
Spare ejector
Magazine speed loader
Instruction pamphlet
Oil bottle
Rifle grenades were already being fired from K98k's which was all equipped with the GGrGer ‘Gewehrgranatgerat'. The MP43 replaced the MP43/1 with a modified barrel and front sight base in order to accept the grenade launcher. This proofed to be very costly and took a long time to modify. At the end, this turned out to be completely unnecessary. Trails had been performed at Döberitz in Oct 1943 and the only complaint from the Infanterieschule concerned the rear sight. The complaint being that with the K98k, you could lift the rear sight up. You could not do this with the MP when firing grenades. In 1944, the modified MP43/1 was now the MP44 ‘Stg44' and trials started on the weapon to possibly equip the weapon with the GGrGer.
The MP44 was not yet completely ready for firing grenades. A modification was required in order for the weapon to function as a self loader. Considerable share of the combustion gases was taken off through the gas port in the barrel to provide impetus to the gas piston. The full amount of gas pressure was needed to propel the grenade, and a device had to be made to shut of the gas port. A lengthened cylinder gas plug was used to block the gas port, meaning two different typed of cylinder gas plugs were designed. Which meant that when firing standard ball cartridges, the grenade launching gas plug had to be unscrewed and replaced by the standard gas plug, this was of course very timely. In August 1944, a special adjustable gas plug was developed for use with both grenade firing and standard cartridge firing. But the WaPrüf2 was not satisfied with the construction and ordered the Haenel firm to submit a simplified version. The Bergmann grenade launcher sight was being developed to improve firing distance and accuracy of the grenades, but was not completed in time and caused further delays. When the Bergmann sight arrived for trial, it was intended to clamp around a special hand guard provided. A problem was found that the jaws of the clamping device were not wide enough to close around the gas cylinder and barrel. It was assumed that the wrong sight had been sent for trials, possible because the Bergmann sight was supposed to be a universal sight for other weapons like the K98k, K43 and FG42. The only suitable location for the sight was to clamp it around the area of the adjustable gas cylinder plug, which enclosed the plug. Due to the short adjustable plug, fastening of the Bergmann sight was not firm enough. After 15 to 20 shots, the sight simply slid forward and could not be used. A possible solution was suggested to lengthen the gas plug by 2mm with a turned rim in which the milled edges could be clamped. Furthermore, due to incorrectly marked graduations on the sight, which were graduated in 25m increments. Different settings had to be used when firing at various different distances during the trial as follows:
Accurate firing with the Bergmann sight was only possible when firing at 300m. The Bergmann sight could be used to fire from the shoulder up to a range of 200m, but anything further, the weapon had to be fired from the hip position. At the end of all these trials, the OKH made no effort to employ the GGrGer with the MP44 with concerns that when firing grenades from the MP44 it could stress the weapon too much. On 2 July 1944, a letter from the GendInf to the OrgAbt suggested that the short grenade launcher charge be reduced. But he also mentioned that this was of secondary importance because sufficient grenade launchers would be available for the K98k. Another letter to the OrgAbt dated 23 July 1944, suggested declining the manufacture of the short grenade launcher cartridge. The reason being, trials at the Infanterieschule had proven that the gliding parts of the MP44, especially the recoil spring, would not withstand the strain of repeated grenade launching. The GendInf was correct in saying that there was no compelling reason to start mass production of the short charge cartridge or to equip the MP44 with its own GGrGer. It was known that the K98 was equipped with a very successful grenade launcher and was the most used infantry small arm on the front. If mass production of the short charge cartridge started, this would have reduced the already low production of the standard ball cartridge, which meant that fewer MP44s could have been employed on the front. A letter to the ChefHRüstuBdE was sent dated 19 Sep 1944, in which the OKH declined an early production start of the MP44 discharger cartridge. In a report dated 4 Nov, the decision was justified and agreed that only if the MP44 would replace the K98k completely, it would be necessary to equip the new weapon with the GGrGer. With problems experienced with the long range firing of grenades and the lack of available sighting equipment, meant that the MP44 equipped with the GGrGer was not employed on the front during the war. This in turn meant that the MP43/1 would have been perfectly satisfactory after all, and the entire development program necessary for the switch over to the MP43/1 was a complete waste of time and effort. However, among the variety of weapons displayed during the WaPrüf2 demonstration held at Kummersdorf in 1944, was a MP44 equipped with the GGrGer.
Adjustable gas cylinder plug
Antipersonnel rifle or hand grenade ‘Gewehr-Sprenggranate'
Constructed from a tubular steel body containing an explosive filler of Penthrite wax, a detonator, a direct action nose fuse, a delay friction igniter, and a base assembly containing a self-destroying system. A diaphragm near the bottom of the grenade is threaded centrally to receive the friction igniter. If the nose fuse does not function properly, the grenade becomes self-destructive. On firing, the flash from the propelling cartridge enters a hole in the base closing plug and ignites a 6.5sec delay pellet contained in a brass holder. This fires the friction igniter which gives an additional delay of 4.5secs before setting of the detonator. A second model rifle grenade was also manufactured which could be used as a hand grenade simply by removing the base assembly and pulling a cord attached to the friction igniter.
Overall length: 5.5”
Maximum Dia: 1.2”
Colour: Yellow body, aluminium fuse and base
Weight: 9oz
Explosive filler: PETN/Wax
Weight of filler: 1.1oz
Maximum range: 550yds
Delay
Self-destroying: 11sec
Friction igniter: 4.5sec
Impact: No delay
Antitank rifle grenade ‘Gewehr Panzergranate'
Constructed in two parts, the head and the stem. The head, a seamless steel tube fitted with a light ballistic cap, contains a hollow charge cone and an explosive filling of T.N.T. A cavity is provided in the rear portion of the main filling to take an exploder of Penthrite wax. The stem of light alloy or aluminium is screwed onto the head of the grenade. It is divided into two compartments. The upper portion contains the booster which consists of a detonator surrounded by a Penthrite wax filling contained in a light alloy case. The percussion type fuse is located in the lower part of the stem. In the septum is a small flash pellet held in place by a perforated screw plug. A pre-engraved driving band is formed on the outside of the grenade approximately ¼” from the base. The entire assembly is closed by a base plug which positions the fuse by a stem which fits into a recess in the rear of the striker body.
Overall length: 6.4”
Maximum Dia: 1.3” / 1.6”
Colour: Black body, aluminium stem
Weight: 8.8oz
Explosive filler: T.N.T./Cyclonite
Weight of filler: 1.75oz
Maximum range: 50yds
Delay
Impact: No delay
H.E.A.T. (Hollow Charge) rifle grenade ‘Gross Gewehr Panzergranate'
Constructed slightly different as the ‘Gewehr Panzergranate' and slightly larger in size, it's basically the same in construction and operation. Made from pressed steel, it contains a steel cone around which the T.N.T. filler is cast. At the bottom of the filler is an exploder pellet of Penthrite wax. Two types of stem may be used, one entirely made from light alloy and the other of plastic with a steel shank by which it is screwed onto the body. The booster assembly and the percussion type fuse are both located in the stem divided by a perforated septum which contains a small flash pellet. At the base of the stem is a rifled band which corresponds to the rifling on the discharger. The assembly is closed by a base plug.
Overall length: 7”
Maximum Dia: 1¾”
Colour: Black overall
Weight: 13½”
Explosive filler: T.N.T./Cyclonite
Weight of filler: 4½”
Maximum range: 100yds
Delay
Impact: No delay
MG15
Based on the system of the Rheinmetall MG30 design, the Maschinengewehr MG15 was the standard aircraft machine gun equipping most German combat aircraft at the start of WW II. The MG 15 was developed by Rheinmetall as a flexible mounted defence machine gun for bomber aircraft. It was a air cooled and recoil operated machine gun, magazine fed from a saddle double drum magazine containing 75 rounds. Later in the war the Luftwaffe no longer needed its 7.92 mm aircraft machine guns and was considered obsolete as aircraft armament. The smallest calibre guns now became the 13 mm and 15 mm machine guns. The remaining MG15 machine guns were given to ground troops, mainly the field units of the Luftwaffe. This was decided because the German ground forces suffered from a shortage of machine guns since production of the MG34 and MG42 could never meet the demand. Reworking the aircraft machine guns for the ground role began no later than 1941 and involved new sights, a shoulder stock, a special barrel housing for mounting the weapon on the standard MG tripod or a bipod, spent cartridge catcher and carrying sling. Approximately 17648 MG15s were in service with the Luftwaffe and it is unknown how many of these had been already converted to ground use.
MG15
Country of origin: Germany
Designation: Machine Gun
Cartridge: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser
Production: Approx 1938
Weapon Dimensions
Length: 1090 mm
Barrel: 700 mm
Weight approx: 8.10 Kg
Rifling: 4 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 75 rounds
Rate of fire: 1250 rds/min
The leather sling used for the MG15 was very similar to the MG13 and also the MP34. It is longer than the MP34 sling and very strong to hold the weight of the MG15.
The MG15 carry handlke was developed for the MG15 to enable infantry units to carry the MG15 by hand when in combat or transporting the MG15.
When the MG15 was not mounted on aircraft, it was fitted with a special butt stock to enable the MG15 to be used with infantry units.
75rnd Saddle drum magazine
The twin saddle drum 'Patronentrommel 34' normally used in the AA role or on aircraft mounted guns, could hold 75rnds. Looking similar to the MG34 saddle drum but you could not use the MG15 drum on the MG34. But you could use the MG34 saddle drum on the MG15.
Magazine unloader tool
This speacial unloader tool was made from Bakelite and used to unload the MG15 twin drums. This similar tool was also used on other German infantry weapons.
Gunners pouch 'Werkzeugtasche' was manufactured with metal fixing brackets so that the kit could be fixed inside the airplanes using the MG15. Each kit contained small spare parts for the bolt assembly including a small oil bottle.
When the MG15 was issued to the infantry units a bipod support frame was manufactured to hold the bipod in place. The support went over the barrel jacket and clamped in place.
AA Spider sight
The AA spider sight set on the MG15 came as a set of two. The back pin could have been adjusted to the correct lenght.
Small parts accessory tin
In this tin you would find all your small spare parts used for the bolt assembly and the other parts of the MG. Spare ejectors, firing pins, springs and locking pins used were kept inside. A small spare parts tin was also found in the MG13 E-tins and spare parts tins for the MG34 and MG42.
Soaking can
The soaking can ‘ Petroleumbuchse fur Ruckstossverstarker' was used for soaking the booster in kerosene to soften the carbon deposits prior to cleaning. Mant of these cans were used for all types of MGs, including the MG13, MG34 and MG42.
With several compartments inside to hold all the basic equipment that goes with the MG15. It was made from a very strong wood to keep everything together and store the MG15 safe when transporting the MG. Two types were manufactured. One type to hold the air cooled MG15 and the other to hold the water cooled MG15.
MG26 / ZB vz26
The Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka company was set up in Brno shortly after Czechoslovakia was established as a state to manufacture small arms. One of the first products to be manufactured was the Zbrojovka Brno vz26 'Zb vz26', a gas operated light machine gun. Immediately this weapon became a success and was adopted by the Czech army. With its success it earned export sales all over the world, in particular China , Yugoslavia and Spain. Based on a gas operated, tipping bolt mechanism. The design was simple, which placed great emphasis on ruggedness and made the maintenance very easy. With the fall of Czechoslovakia to the Nazis in 1939, the ZB vz26 was adopted by the German forces as the MG26.
Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka ZB vz26 'MG26'
Country of origin: Czechoslovakia
Designation: Machine Gun
Cartridge: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser
Production: 1939
Weapon Dimensions
Length: 1160 mm
Barrel: 602 mm
Weight approx: 9.66 Kg
Rifling: 4 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 20 rounds
Rate of fire: 500 rds/min
Similar to the MG34 sling, these were also manufactured from leather with two metal clips one on each side.
Made from canvas to protect the MG and cover the breech to stop any dirt and dust getting into the breech area. Mostly used for the transportation of the MG over long distances and for storage. This cover covers the entire MG and not only the breech area, protecting the barrel and breach.
Two magazine pouches were carried by the soldier, made from leather and containing two magazines only. The magazines were manufactured from thin sheet metal each holding 20 cartridges of 7.92mm.
Twin magazine pouch
Multi magazine pouch
The loader was manufactured from a cast metal. Clips of 5 cartridges were placed inside the hopper and pushed into the magazine five at a time. Very similar to the MG13 magazine loader, the only difference being the lever loading action and not the pushed action.
The gunner's pouch 'Werkzeugtasche', was manufactured from leather and canvas. In this pouch you would have found all the necessary items to maintain and clean your MG, including parts, tools and accessories.
Cleaning rod
A three piece cleaning rod that could be joined together making the length you needed. On the end of the cleaning rod the nessasary bore cleaning tools could be attached.
Rifling cleaning tool
This tool was made from a soft metal not to damage the rifling of the barrel. Used for the ends of the barrel to loosen hard pieces of dirt and powder build up.
Bore brush
To clean the barrel bore, loosening powder and dirt build up from inside.
Cleaning cloth guide attachment
A piece of cleaning cloth was placed on the end of the guide tool and guided through the barrel to clean the barrel rifling inside.
x2 Oil cans
One of these oil cans has a long spout and the other has a shot spout. These were almost the same as used in the MG34 gunner's pouches and found in some E-tins containing oil for maintaining the MG. Similar in size to the other oil cans but the difference being the design.
Cleaning cloth
Strips of cleaning cloth was used to clean the barrel rifling inside.
Pin punches & tapered punch
Two standard punches and one tapered punch was placed in the pouch. Used to change parts and maintain the MG.
Blank fire attatchment
This was attached to the end of the MG, mainly used for training purposes and manoeuvres.
All purpose plier
Small general purpose plier for use on the MG.
Grease storage container
A grease storage container was supplied in the pouch to lubricate parts.
Combination tool
This was a combination tool, hammer, screwdriver bits and muzzle cone tool all in one. Used to strip the MG or even to change a small part. This tool was ideal and very compact.
Small spare parts
A number of small spare parts were kept inside the pouch when needed, these included springs, ejectors and spare firing pins.
MG30 / ZB vz30
The ZB vz30 was a development from the ZB vz26 with new cam surfaces for the bolt and the design made simpler to ease production. Like the ZB26, the ZB30 was a great success and due to great demand, facilities were set up in Spain and as far as China. Many other countries also produced the ZB30 under licence, including Romania. The German army also adopted the ZB30 and it became known as the MG30 (t) and was kept in production. A further development from the ZB30 was the ZGB vz30 which was modified to fire the British .303 and trails were done between 1931 and 1932. With great success, further changes were made and the ZGB33 was produced which was the bases for the design of the British .303 Bren.
Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka ZB vz30 'MG30'
Country of origin: Czechoslovakia
Designation: Machine Gun
Cartridge: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser
Production: 1939
Weapon Dimensions
Length: 1160 mm
Barrel: 672 mm
Weight approx: 9.66 Kg
Rifling: 4 grooves, rh
Mag capacity: 20 rounds
Rate of fire: 600 rds/min
Similar to the MG34 sling, these were also manufactured from leather with two metal clips one on each side.
Designed to fit on the MG30 and used as AA for low flying aircraft.
The sustained fire kit could be diploid easily and fast giving the ZB30 a sustained fire role. With the mounting pins fixing the kit to the ground securely, you could adjust the elevation of the MG in different directions. A similar kit was used for the MG13 and also a modified MG13 sustained fire kit was used for the MG34.
Made from canvas to protect the MG and cover the breech to stop any dirt and dust getting into the breech area. Mostly used for the transportation of the MG over long distances and for storage. This cover covers the entire MG and not only the breech area, protecting the barrel and breach.
Two magazine pouches were carried by the soldier, made from leather and containing two magazines only. The magazines were manufactured from thin sheet metal each holding 20 cartridges of 7.92mm.
Twin magazine pouch
Multi magazine pouch
The loader was manufactured from a cast metal. Clips of 5 cartridges were placed inside the hopper and pushed into the magazine five at a time. Very similar to the MG13 magazine loader, the only difference being the lever loading action and not the pushed action.
The gunner's pouch 'Werkzeugtasche', was manufactured from leather and canvas. In this pouch you would have found all the necessary items to maintain and clean your MG, including parts, tools and accessories.
Cleaning rod
A three piece cleaning rod that could be joined together making the length you needed. On the end of the cleaning rod the nessasary bore cleaning tools could be attached.
Rifling cleaning tool
This tool was made from a soft metal not to damage the rifling of the barrel. Used for the ends of the barrel to loosen hard pieces of dirt and powder build up.
Bore brush
To clean the barrel bore, loosening powder and dirt build up from inside.
Cleaning cloth guide attachment
A piece of cleaning cloth was placed on the end of the guide tool and guided through the barrel to clean the barrel rifling inside.
x2 Oil cans
One of these oil cans has a long spout and the other has a shot spout. These were almost the same as used in the MG34 gunner's pouches and found in some E-tins containing oil for maintaining the MG. Similar in size to the other oil cans but the difference being the design.
Cleaning cloth
Strips of cleaning cloth was used to clean the barrel rifling inside.
Pin punches & tapered punch
Two standard punches and one tapered punch was placed in the pouch. Used to change parts and maintain the MG.
Blank fire attatchment
This was attached to the end of the MG, mainly used for training purposes and manoeuvres.
All purpose plier
Small general purpose plier for use on the MG.
Grease storage container
A grease storage container was supplied in the pouch to lubricate parts.
Combination tool
This was a combination tool, hammer, screwdriver bits and muzzle cone tool all in one. Used to strip the MG or even to change a small part. This tool was ideal and very compact.
Small spare parts
A number of small spare parts were kept inside the pouch when needed, these included springs, ejectors and spare firing pins.
Code |
Manufacturer |
aaa |
C. August Wagner, Kirschau in Sachsen, sometimes wrongly associated with Waffenfabrik Bruenn AG, Prag |
aac |
Mannesman-Roehrenwerke, Komotau, Sudeten Germany |
aak |
Waffenfabrik Bruenn AG, Prague |
aaj |
Obenhuetten, Vereinigte Oberschlesische Huettenwerke AG |
aak |
Waffenwerke Bruenn AG, Prague, Wrsovice plant, Czechoslovakia |
aan |
Mitteldeutsche Metallwarenfabrik, Erich Frank, Glauchau, Saxony |
aar |
Metallwarenfabrik Geba, Breslau |
aaw |
Metallwarenfabrik Gebr. Schmidt, Idar-Oberstein |
aba |
Hermann Schubert, Zittau / Sachsen. Wrongly associated with German military stores, this is a trademark associated with Aba-Werke Alig u. Baumgaertel (see 'fqx') |
abb |
Friedrichsthaler Eisenwerk, Jennewein u. Gapp, Friedrichsthal (Saar) |
abc |
Deutsche Metallwerke, Weinstrasse, Neustadt |
abh |
Koch u. Soehne, Frankenthal-Plomersheim (Iron and metal products) |
ac |
Carl Walther, Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia |
acu |
Brause u. Co., Iserlohn |
ad |
Patronen-, Zuendhuetchen- und Metallwarenfabrik AG (formerly Sellier u. Bellot), Schoenebeck on the Elbe |
adc |
William Prym, Stollberg, Rheinland |
aek |
F. Dusek Waffenerzeugung, Oppeln near Nachod, Czechoslovakia |
afb |
Metabowerk Closs, Rauch u. Schnitzler, Nuertingen |
afu |
August Winkhaus, Muenster |
ai |
Unknown |
aj |
Soerensen u. Koester, Neumuenster |
ajf |
Junker u. Ruh AG, Karlsruhe, Baden |
ajn |
Union Sprengstoff- und Zuendmittelwerke, Alt-Berum |
ak |
Munitionsfabriken (formerly Sellier u. Bellot, Prague), Vlasim, Czechoslovakia |
akp |
Deutsche Roehrenwerke, Poensgen plant, Duesseldorf-Lierenfeld |
akv |
Berg und Huettenwerksgesellschaft, Werk Radotin bei Prag, renamed Prager Aktiengesellschaft fuer Berg und Huettenwerksgesellschaft in c.1943 |
al |
Deutsche Leucht- u. Signalwerke, Dr. Feistel AG, Berlin-Charlottenburg |
am |
Gustloff Werke, Otto Eberhardt Patronenfabrik, Hirtenberg, Niederdonau |
ama |
Herdfabrik Imperial GmbH, Buende in Westfalen |
amh |
Hans Buellman-Werke, Gablonz / Schlag, Sudetengau |
amj |
Waggonfabrik L. Steinfurt, Koenigsberg |
amn |
Mauser-Werke KG, Neuwied plant |
amo |
Mauser-Werke KG, Waldeck-Kassel plant |
amp |
Dortmund Hoerder Huettenverein, Dortmund |
an |
C. Beutemueller u. Co. GmbH, Metalwarenfabrik, Bretten-Baden |
and |
Magdeburger Pumpenfabrik, Otterburg u. Co., Magdeburg |
anj |
J. Kienzle-Uhrenfabrik AG, Komotau, Sudeten Germany |
anx |
Koenigs-Laura-Huette, Koenigshuette |
anz |
Maschinen- u. Armaturenfabrik, formerly L. Strube, division of Polte, Magdeburg-Buckau |
ap |
Deutsches Leucht- u. Signalmittelwerk, Dr. Feistel KG, Werk Wuppertal-Ronsdorf. Often wrongly identified as Gustloff-Werke, Werk Wuppertal-Ronsdorf |
apc |
J. Andersen, Neckarsulm, sometimes wrongly associated with Continental Caoutchouc Co. GmbH, Hannover |
aqe |
Deutsche Kabelwerke, Berlin |
aqk |
Miele u. Co., Bielefeld |
aqt |
Otto Grusen u. Co., Magdeburg) |
aqx |
Rheinmetall-Borsig, Tegel plant (Eventually replaced by 'hhg') |
ar |
Mauser-Werke, Berlin-Borsigwalde |
arb |
Vereinigte Oberschlesische Huettenwerke, Andreashuette |
arl |
Bergmann Elektrizitaetswerke AG, Berlin-Wilhelmsruh, added to the code lists in c.1942-3 |
asb |
Deutsche Waffen- u. Munitionsfabriken AG, Berlin-Borsigwalde |
aso |
Fichtel u. Sachs, Schweinfurt |
asr |
HAK Hanseatisches-Kettenwerk GmbH, Hamburg-Langenhorn |
asx |
Hoesch AG, Dortmund plant |
at |
Kloeckner-Werke, Div. Hasper Eisen- u. Stahlwerk, Hagen-Haspe |
atb |
Hydrometer AG, Breslau, Czechoslovakia |
atl |
Kloeckner-Humbold-Deutz, Ulm |
atr |
Langbein-Pfannhauser-Werke AG, Leipzig |
atw |
Mannesman-Roehrenwerke AG, Witten plant, Ruhr |
aty |
Maschinenfabrik fuer Massenverpackung, Luebeck-Schlutrup |
au |
Guteoffnungshuette Oberhausen, Sterkrade plant |
auc |
Mauser-Werke KG, Cologne-Ehrenfeld |
aue |
Metall u. Eisen GmbH, Nuernberg |
auf |
Metall-, Guss- und Presswerk, H. Diehl, Nuernberg |
auj |
Monheimer Ketten- u. Metallwaren-Industrie Poetz u. Sand, Monheim-Duesseldorf |
auu |
Patronenhuelsen- u. Metallwarenfabrik AG, Rokycany plant, Pilsen, Czechoslovakia |
aux |
Polte-Werk, Magdeburg |
auy |
Polte-Werk, Grueneberg |
auz |
Polte-Werk, Arnstadt |
av |
Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG (VDM), Zweigniederlassung Carl Borg Messinghalbfabrikate, Werdohl, subsequently renamed VDM-Halbzeugwerke GmbH, occasionally mistakenly identified as Adam Gerhard Motorenwerke, Oskau Friedrichshof |
ave |
Preuss u. Heinrich, Doebeln in Sachsen |
avk |
Ruhrstahl AG, Brackwede-Bielefeld |
avm |
Rheinhuette GmbH (Formerly Beck u. Co.), Wiesbaden |
avt |
Silva-Metallwerke GmbH, div. of Polte, Magdeburg |
avu |
Silva Metallwerke GmbH, Werk Genthin |
awj |
The Yale u. Towne Manufacturing u. Company, Velbert |
awl |
Union-Gesellschaft fuer Metallindustrie, Sils van de Loo u. Co., Werl plant, Froendeberg, Ruhr |
awt |
Wuerttembergische Metallwarenfabrik AG, Geislingen (Steige) |
ax |
Feinmechanische Werke GmbH, Erfurt |
axq |
Erfurter Laden Industrie, North Erfurt |
axs |
Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik , Arthur Krupp AG, Werk Amstetten |
ay |
Alois Pirkel, Elektrotechnische Fabrik, Reichenberg |
aye |
Olympia Bueromaschinenwerke AG, Erfurt |
ayf |
ERMA - Erfurter Maschinenfabrik B. Geipel GmbH, Erfurt |
ayg |
Julius Maurer, Oberstein an der Nahe |
ayk |
M. Rudolf Jahr, Gera |
aym |
Carl Hoffmann, Aue in Sachsen |
ayr |
Moritz Perthel, Gera |
az |
Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG, Zweigniederlassung Basse u. Selve, Altena; after c.1943, VDM-Halbzeugwerke GmbH, Zweigniederlassung, Altena |
azg |
Siemens-Schukert-Werke AG, Berlin |
azy |
Maschinenfabrik Sangershausen AG |
ba |
Sundwiger Messingwerke, Iserlohn, Westphalia (formerly Gebr. von der Becke KG) |
baz |
Netersener Maschinedfabrik, M. Hatrase, Netersen...probably confused with 'bnz' |
bb |
A. Laue u. Co., Werk Reinickendorf |
bc |
Kupfer- u. Messingwerke AG, Becker u. Co., Langenberg, Rheinland |
bcd |
Wilhelm-Gustloff-Werke, Weimar |
bch |
Augsburger Federnfabrik, Hans von Schwartzenberg u. Georg Oberploederl, Augsburg |
bck |
Brueninghaus, Versmold |
bcu |
Gutehoffnungshuette, Oberhausen, formerly Maschinenfabrik Naniel u. Lueg, Duesseldorf-Grafenberg |
bd |
Metallwerke Lange AG, Bodenbach plant, Sudeten Germany, formerly Krizik-Chaudoir-Metallwerke AG, Bodenbach / Elbe |
bda |
Uhrenfabrik Villingen |
bdq |
Ehrhardt u. Kirsten, Koffer- u. Lederwarenfabrik, Leipzig |
bdr |
Richard Ehrhardt, Lederwarenfabrik, Poessneck, Thuringia |
bdy |
Pittler Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik AG, Leipzig |
be |
Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik, Arthur Krupp AG, Berndorf, Austria |
bed |
MIAG-Muehlenbau und Industrie AG, Braunschweiger Lutherwerk, Braunschweig... possibly confused with 'bcd' |
beh |
Ernst Leitz GmbH, Wetzlar |
bej |
Maschinenfabrik Buckau, R. Wolf AG, Magdeburg |
bek |
Hensoldt-Werk fuer Optik und Mechanik, Herborn |
bf |
Deutsche Roehrenwerke AG, Muehlheim, Ruhr |
bfn |
New York-Hamburger Gummiwaren Co., Hamburg |
bg |
Gebr. Boehler u. Co. AG, Zweigniederlassung Edelstahlwerke, Berlin |
bh |
Bruenner Waffenfabrik AG, Bruenn, Czechoslovakia |
bj |
Neibecker u. Schumacher, Iserlohn, Westphalia |
bjm |
Kloeckner-Humboldt-Deutz AG, Werk Deutz, Koeln |
bjv |
Boehmisch-Maehrische Kolben-Danek AG, Vysocan plant, Prague |
bk |
Metall-, Walz- u. Plattierwerke Hindrichs Auffermann AG, Wuppertal |
bkp |
Roehrenwerk Johannes Surman GmbH, Arnsberg...sometimes wrongly associated with 'Gewehrfabrik Burgsmueller u. Soehne GmbH, Kreiensen / Harz' |
bkq |
K. Urbanovsky GmbH, Werk Zastavka bei Bruenn und Segen Gottes (Rosice) bei Bruenn |
bky |
Boehmische Waffenfabrik AG, Prague, Ung. Bro Brod plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia |
bkz |
Johannes Schaefer, Gartzer Schraubenwerk GmbH, Gartz / Oder |
bl |
Radio H. Mende u. Co., Dresden |
bla |
E. G. Leuner GmbH, Bautzen |
blc |
Carl Zeiss, Military Division, Jena |
bln |
Brueder Assmann, Leibnitz in Steiermark |
blp |
Grazer Maschinen- und Waggonbaufabrik AG, Graz (later renamed 'Simmering-Graz-Paucker AG, Werk Graz')...often mistakenly associated with Burgsmueller u. Soehne (see 'bkp') |
blr |
Oskar Krieger GmbH, Dresden |
blu |
Sprengstoffwerke Blumau AG, Blumau near Felixdorf |
blx |
Michael Seidel, Zirndorf bei Nuernberg |
bm |
AEG-Allgemeine Elektrizitaets-Gesellschaft, Abeteilung Zaehlerfabrik, Berlin |
bmb |
Metallwarenfabrik Reichertshofen, Inhaber Karl Binder, Reichertshofen |
bmd |
Max G. Mueller, Fabrik fuer Lederwaren u. Heeresbedarf, Nuernberg |
bmf |
Maehrische Stahl- und Eisenindustrie AG, Olmuetz |
bmj |
Hensoldt u. Soehne, Mechanisch-Optische Werke AG, Wetzlar |
bml |
Hans Roemer, Neu-Ulm / Donau |
bmu |
Carl Kuntze, Sattlerwarenfabrik, Penig, Saxony |
bmv |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Soemmerda plant, Soemmerda |
bmz |
Minerva-Naehmaschinenfabrik AG, Boskowitz, Czechoslovakia |
bn |
AEG-Allgemeine Elektrizitaets-Gesellschaft, Annaberg in Erzgebirge |
bnd |
MAN - Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nuernberg, Nuernberg plant, Nuernberg |
bne |
Metallwerke Odertal GmbH, Odertal |
bnf |
Metallwerk Wolfenbuettel GmbH, Wolfenbuettel |
bnz |
Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr, Austria |
bo |
Ing. Nikolaus Eltz, Wien |
boa |
Venditor, Kunststoff-Verkaufs GmbH, Troisdorf |
bod |
Tedloff-VAMAG, Vereinigte Armaturen- und Maschinenfabriken AG, Wien |
bot |
Metallwerke Neheim, Goeke u. Co. KG, Neheim |
bp |
Otto Goessel u. Co., Glashuette in Sachsen |
bpd |
C.P. Goerz GmbH, Wien |
bpr |
Johannes Grossfuss, Metall- u. Locierwarenfabrik, Doebeln, Saxony |
bpt |
Telefon- und Telegraphenfabriks AG, Kapsch u. Soehne, Wien |
bq |
Roland Brandt, Berlin |
bqo |
Friedrich Krupp Grusonwerk AG, Magdeburg-Buckau |
bqs |
Frank u. Co. KG, Kuestrin N. |
bqt |
Eugen Mueller, Pyrotechnische Fabrik, Vienna, Austria |
br |
Mathias Baeuerle, Laufwerke GmbH, St. Georgen, Black Forest |
brb |
Richard Rinker GmbH, Iserlohn |
brd |
HAGENUK-Hanseatische Apparaetebau-Gesellschaft Neufeldt u. Kuhnke GmbH, Kiel |
brg |
H.W. Schmidt, Doebeln in Sachsen |
bsv |
Toenshoff, Horn in Lippe |
bt |
Radiowerk Horny AG, Wien |
bte |
Frank'sche Eisenwerke AG, Adolfshuette, Niederscheld / Dillkreis |
btk |
Otto Honsel, Werdohl |
btn |
Ernst Goesser, Iserlohn |
buc |
Metallwerke Windelsbleiche near Bielefeld |
buh |
Roechling'sche Eisen- und Stahlwerke GmbH, Abteilung Stabfedernfabrik, Wetzlar |
bv |
Dr. techn. Otto Fritz, formerly Max Groten, Wien |
bvl |
Theodor Bergmann u. Co., Abteilung Automaten- u. Metallwarenfabrikation, Hamburg-Altona |
bvv |
Rothmueller-Mewa, Wien |
bw |
Minerva Radio, W. Wohlleber u. Co., Wien |
bwc |
B. Maier KG, Brackwede in Westfalen |
bwn |
Friedrich Krupp AG, Essen |
bwo |
Rheinmetall- Borsig AG, Duesseldorf |
bwp |
BAMAG - Berlin-Anhaltische Maschinenbau AG, Dessau |
bwq |
Brinker Eisenwerke Max H. Mueller, Hannover-Brink |
bwr |
Mitteldeutsche Stahlwerke AG, Lauchhammerwerk, Groeditz / Riesa |
bwx |
Ruhrstahl AG, Henrichshuette-Hattingen |
bxb |
Aktiengesellschaft vormals Skodawerke, Pilsen, Czechoslovakia |
bxe |
Bochumer Verein fuer Guss-stahlfabrikation AG, Bochum |
bxm |
VZK - Vereinigte Zuender- u. Kabelwerke AG, Meissen |
bxn |
Bayrisches Kabelwerk, Riffelmacher u. Engelhardt AG, Roth bei Nuernberg |
by |
Ernst Grunow, Muenchen |
byc |
Aug. Kloenne, Dortmund |
bye |
HANOMAG-Hannover'sche Maschinenbau AG vorm. Georg Egestorff, Hannover |
byf |
Mauser-Werke KG, Oberndorf on the Neckar |
byg |
Johann Wyksen KG, Optische u. Feinmaschinen, Kattowitz, Poland |
bym |
Genossenschafts-Maschinenhaus der Buechsenmacher, Ferlach, Austria |
byq |
M. Pohlmann u. Co., Hammerwerke, Wetterburg, Hessen-Nassau |
byr |
Ruhrstahl AG, Annener Guss-stahlwerk, Witten-Annen |
bys |
Ruhrstahl AG, Guss-stahlwerk, Witten |
byw |
Johann Schaefer, Stettiner Schraubenwerk, Stettin |
bzt |
Fritz Wolf, Gewehrfabrik, Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia |
bzz |
IG-Farbenindustrie, Camerawerk Muenchen |
ca |
Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke (formerly Westfaelisches Nickelwalzwerk Fleitmann, Witte u. Co.), Schwerte, Ruhr |
cag |
Swarowski, D., Glasfabrik u. Tyrolit, Wattens, Tyrol, Austria |
cau |
Kodak Aktiengesellschaft Dr. Nagel-Werk, Stuttgart-Wangen |
cbl |
Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG, Zweigniederlassung Sueddeutsche Metallindustrie, Nuernberg W. |
cbr |
Gebr. Boehler u. Co. AG, Boehlerwerk bei Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Niederdonau |
cby |
Gussstahlwerk Carl Boennhof KG, Wetter / Ruhr |
ccb |
Stahlwerke Bruenninghaus AG, Westhofen, Westphalia |
ccd |
DEMAG, Wetter |
ccx |
Optische u. Feinmaschinenwerke, Hugo Meyer u. Co., Goerlitz |
cdc |
Kern, Klager u. Co., Lederwaren, Berlin |
cdg |
Auwaerter u. Bubeck KG, Lederwarenfabrik, Stuttgart |
cdo |
Theodor Bergmann u. Co., Waffen- u. Munitionsfabrik, Velten plant, Velten on the Main |
cdp |
Theodor Bergmann u. Co., Waffen- u. Munitionsfabrik, Bernau plant, Berlin |
cdv |
Metallwarenfabrik Ludwig Maybaum, Sundern, Westphalia |
ce |
J.P. Sauer u. Sohn, Waffenfabrik, Suhl, Thuringia |
cey |
Karl Budischovsky u. Soehne, Oesterreichische Lederindustrie AG, Vienna |
cf |
Westfaelische Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG, Oranienburg plant |
cg |
Finower Industrie GmbH, Finow, Mark |
cgn |
Rohrbacher Lederfabrik, Josef Poeschels Soehne, Rohrbach |
cgt |
Josef Stefsky, Stockerau, Niederdonau |
ch |
Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre, Herstal, Liege, Belgium |
chd |
Deutsche Industrie-Werke AG, Berlin-Spandau |
chh |
Deutsche Edelstahlwerke AG, Zweigniederlassung, Hannover plant, Linden |
cja |
Gebr. Junghans AG, Schramberg / Schwarzwald |
cjg |
Bartelmuss u. Suchy, Bielitz / Oberschlesien |
cjn |
Franz Lipowsky, Wien, sometimes mistakenly identified as 'Junghans, Schramberg' (see 'cja') |
ck |
Metallwerk Neumeyer, Munich |
ckc |
Deutsche Eisenwerke AG, Muehlheim, Ruhr |
ckl |
Eisen- u. Huettenwerke, Thale, Harz |
cko |
Huettenwerk, Eisengiesserei u. Maschinenfabrik, Michelstadt, Odenwald |
cl |
Metschke, Karl, Auto- u. Maschinenreparatur, Berlin plant |
clg |
Ernst Melzig, Liegnitz |
cma |
Vereinigte Oberschlesische Huettenwerke, AG, Gleiwitz |
cmg |
Union-Fabrik chemischer Produkte AG, Werk Stolzenhagen-Kratzwieck / Pommern |
cms |
Konrad Lindhorst, Berlin |
cmw |
Dr. Ing. Rudolf Hell, Berlin |
cmz |
Zuenderwerke Ernst Bruen, Krefeld, Linn |
cnd |
Krupp-National-Registerierkassen (cash registers) GmbH, Berlin plant |
cob |
Netzschkauer Maschinenfabrik, Stark u. Soehne, Netzschkau, Saxony |
coe |
Luebecker Maschinenbau-Gesellschaft |
cof |
Waffenfabrik Carl Eickhorn, Solingen |
con |
Franz Stock, Maschinen- u. Werkzeugfabrik, Berlin |
cos |
Gebrueder Merz, Merz-Werke, Frankfurt, Main |
cow |
Wintershall AG, Spritzgusswerk, Berlin |
cpj |
Havelwerk GmbH, Brandenburg / Havel |
cpn |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Werk Apolda |
cpo |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Berlin-Marienfeld |
cpp |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Breslau plant |
cpq |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Gubeb Guben plant |
cq |
Warz u. Co., Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia |
cqd |
Pranaefa-Werke GmbH, Solingen |
cr |
Zander u. Opitz, Berlin, succeeded by W. Sasse, c.1943 |
crm |
'Phy-We'-Physikalische Werkstaetten AG, Goettingen |
cro |
R. Fuess, Optische Industrie, formerly J.G. Greiner u. Geissler, Berlin-Steglitz |
crs |
Paul Weyersberg u. Co., Waffenfabrik, Solingen |
crv |
Fritz Werner, Plant II, Berlin |
crw |
Maschinenfabrik F.W. Hofmann GmbH, Breslau |
csa |
J.G. Schwietzke, Duesseldorf |
csq |
Pollux, Ludwigshafen, Rhein |
csx |
Gothaer Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, Gotha |
cte |
Kloeckner Maschinenfabrik, Manstadt division, Troisdorf |
ctf |
Eisenwerke Gaggenau GmbH, Gaggenau, Baden |
ctg |
Carlshuette Maschinen- u. Stahlbau GmbH, Waldenburg, Altwasser, Silesia |
ctn |
Koelner Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik von Wilhelm Quester, Koeln, sometimes mistakenly identified with Hanseatische Werksta etten fuer Feinmechanik u. Optik, Friedrichs u. Co. |
cts |
Maerkische Werke, H. Wilmsmann GmbH, drop forge plant, Halver |
ctu |
Christ u. Co., Gruenberg in Schlesien |
cty |
Zwickauer Maschinenfabrik, Zwickau in Sachsen |
cue |
Roechling-Buderus-Stahlwerke, Finowfurt plant, Brandenburg |
cuf |
Roechling-Buderus-Stahlwerke, Melle plant, Hannover |
cuy |
Emil Adolff, Reutlingen |
cuz |
Eisenwerk [sic] Gesellschaft Maximilianshuette, stamping plant, Thuringia, Unterwellenborn |
cva |
Eisenwerke Gesellschaft Maximilianshuette, iron mongery division, Fronberg |
cvb |
Otto Sindel, Lederwarenfabrik, Berlin |
cvc |
Zeschke Nachf. Gebr. L. Zueschner, Koffer- u. Lederwarenfabrik, Muellrose near Frankfurt on the Oder |
cvg |
Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG, Werk Hedderheim, Frankfurt-Hedderheim |
cvl |
WKC Waffenfabrik, Solingen Wald |
cvs |
Boeckhoff u. Co., Leer; see also 'cva'; sometimes ... confused with the 'crs' mark of Paul Weyersberg |
cvv |
B. Holthaus AG, Dinklage Kreis Vechta / Oldenburg |
cwb |
Brandenburger Eisenwerke |
cwg |
Westfaelisch-Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG, Coswig plant |
cww |
Karl Weiss, Lederwarenfabrik, Braunchweig |
cxa |
Ruhrstahl AG, Stahlwerk Krieger, Duesseldorf-Oberhausen |
cxb |
Moll, Lederwarenfabrik, Goch, Rheinland |
cxd |
Maschinenfabrik Becker u. Co., Madgeburg |
cxe |
Britzer Eisenwerk Paul Szubinski, Britz Kreis Angermuende |
cxg |
Saechsische Maschinen- u. Schraubenfabrik GmbH, Leipzig |
cxh |
Kienzle Uhrenfabriken AG, Schwenningen on the Neckar |
cxm |
Gustaf Genschow u. Co., Berlin |
cxn |
Emil Busch AG, Optische Industrie, Rathenow |
cxq |
Liegnitzer Eisengiesserei u. Maschinenfabrik Teichert u. Sohn, Liegnitz |
cxw |
Ludwig Braun, Schmalkalden in Thueringen |
cyd |
Nottebohm, Luedenscheid |
cyh |
Huettenwerk Siegerland AG, Abteilung Eichener Walzwerke, Eichen Kreis Siegen |
cyq |
Metallwarenfabrik Spreewerk, Berlin-Spandau |
cyw |
Saechsische Guss-stahlwerke Doehlen AG, Stahlwerke Freital / Sachsen |
czf |
Maschinenfabrik Steubing u. Co., Berlin |
czm |
Emil Kirst, Stettin 11 |
czn |
Klaus Nueske, Stettin. Probably a misreading of 'cxn' |
czo |
Heereszeugamt, Geschosswerkstatt, Koenigsberg |
czq |
F. Schichau GmbH, Elbing, Abteilung Koenigsberg Werkstatt B, Koenigsberg in Preussen |
czs |
Brennabor Werke AG, Brandenburg |
dah |
Junkers, Dessau |
dar |
Schoenebeck AG, Schoenebeck on the Elbe |
daz |
Eisenwerke-Gesellschaft Maximilianshuette, Abteiling Maschinenfabrik Werk II, Unterwellenborn / Thueringen |
dbg |
Dynamit AG, Dueneberg Plant (formerly Alfred Nobel u. Co.) |
dbh |
Mannesmann -Roehrenwerke, Duesseldorf plant, Rath |
dbk |
Richard Rinker GmbH, Neubrandenburg in Mecklenburg |
dc |
Uta-Werkstaetten Uta u. Co., Auerbach |
dde |
Robert Larsen, Fabrik fuer Leder u. Stoffwaren, Berlin |
ddt |
SUMAK - Sueddeutsche Maschinen- u. Metallwarenfabrik Wilhelm Weckerle, Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen |
ddx |
Voigtlaender u. Sohn AG, Braunschweig |
de |
Unknown |
dea |
Frankfurter Maschinenbau, Pokorny u. Wittekind, Frankfurt |
dec |
Bleiwerk Goslar |
dej |
Schwelmer Stahl- u. Eisen-Giesserei Gustav Schubeis, Schwelm in Westfalen |
dev |
Kelle u. Hildebrandt GmbH, Niedersedlitz Bezirk Dresden |
dfb |
Gustloff Co., Waffenfabrik, Suhl |
dgb |
Georg Stamm u. Hofmann, Weidhausen bei Coburg. Often mistakenly identified with Dynamit AG (see 'dbg') |
dgl |
Louis Siegel, Sonneberg in Thueringen. Sometimes wrongly associated with Remo-Gewehrfabrik Gebr. Rempt of Suhl |
dgz |
Gebr. Boehler, Kapfenberg, Austria |
dha |
Georg von Goelln GmbH, Abteilung Stahlbau, Hannover (after 1943, 'Krupp Stahlbau, Friedrich Krupp AG, Werk Hannover') |
dhn |
Kaemper-Motoren AG, Berlin-Marienfelde |
dhp |
H. Burgsmueller, Gewehrfabrik, Kreiensen-Harz |
djf |
Draht-Bremer, Rostock, Mecklenburg |
dkk |
Friedrich Offermann u. Soehne, Lederwarenfabrik, Bensberg |
dla |
Karl Barth, Militaereffekten-Fabrik, Waldbroehl, Rheinland |
dld |
Kromag, Hirtenberg, Austria |
dlu |
Ewald Luenenschloss, Militaereffekten-Fabrik, Solingen |
dma |
Herres Munitionsanstalt u. Geschosswerkstatt, Zeithain |
dmk |
Ilseder Huette, rolling mill, Peine |
dmo |
Auto-Union, Chemnitz |
dms |
Nuernberger Schraubenfabrik GmbH, Nuernberg |
dmy |
Fritz Werner, Berlin-Marienfeld |
dn |
Unknown. Found on ammunition components |
dna |
Mettmanner Britanniawarenfabrik W. Seibel, Mettmann / Rheinland (later 'W. Seibel, Metallwarenfabriken') |
dnb |
Borck u. Goldschmidt, Berlin ... probably a misreading of 'dnh' |
dnf |
Rheinische-Westfaelische Sprengstoff AG, Stadeln plant near Nuernberg |
dnh |
Rheinische-Westfaelische Sprengstoff AG, Durlach plant, Baden |
dnv |
Fahr AG, Stockach |
dnz |
Apparate-Bauanstalt, August Schwer u. Soehne, Villingen, Black Forest |
dom |
Westfaelische Metall-Industrie , Lippstadt |
dot |
Waffenwerke Bruenn, Bruenn plant, Czechoslovakia |
dou |
Waffenwerke Bruenn, Bystrica, Czechoslovakia |
dov |
Waffenwerke Bruenn, Wsetin plant, Czechoslovakia |
dow |
Waffenwerke Bruenn, Prerau plant, Czechoslovakia (renamed 'Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat' in 1943) |
dox |
Waffenwerke Bruenn, Podbrezova plant, Czechoslovakia |
dpf |
B. u. H. Reinert, Speigelau / Bayersicher Wald |
dph |
I.G. Farbenindustrie AG, Autogen plant, Frankfurt |
dpk |
Gebrueder Sachsenberg AG, Dessau-Rosslau |
dpl |
C.F. Plasser, Neheim-Huesten (after 1943 only) |
dpm |
Poldi-Huette, Komotau, Sudeten Germany |
dps |
Union-Werk AG, Mittweida, Saxony |
dpu |
C. u. F. Schlothauer, GmbH, Metallwaren, Ruhla |
dpv |
Zeiss-Ikon, Dresden |
dpw |
Zeiss-Ikon, Goerz plant, Berlin-Zehlendorf |
dpx |
Zeiss-Ikon, Stuttgart |
drh |
Gebr. Thiele GmbH, Ruhla |
drv |
Eisenhuette Tschenstochau, later HASAG-Eisen- u. Metallwerke GmbH, Tschenstochau |
drz |
Eltron, Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Theodor Stiebel, Berlin-Tempelhof |
dsb |
Alexander Beck, Schmalkalden in Thueringen |
dsh |
Ing. F. Janecek, Gewehrfabrik, Prague |
dsj |
WAMA Metallwerke Johannes Ahner, Oberlungwitz, Saxony |
dsx |
Roechling-Buderus, Wetzlar |
dta |
A. Waldhausen, Inh. M. Bruchmann, Sattler u. Kofferfabrik, Cologne |
dtf |
Elektro-Feinmechanische Werke Preh, Bad-Neustadt / Saale |
dtu |
G.J. Ensink u. Co., Spezialfabrik fuer Militaerausruestung, Ohrdruf, Thuringia |
dtv |
C. Otto Gehrckens, Leder- u. Riemenwerke, Pinneberg |
dun |
Poldihuette, Kladno plant, Czechoslovakia |
dut |
Spindel- u. Spinnfluegelfabrik AG, Neudorf |
duv |
Berliner-Luebecker Maschinenfabrik, Luebeck plant |
dvc |
Adolf Knoch AG, Saalfeld |
dvr |
Johann Froehlich, Lederwarenfabrik, Vienna |
dvu |
F. Schichau GmbH, Elbing |
dvw |
Schoeller u. Co., Frankfurt am Main |
dwc |
Dr. Ing. Boehme u. Co., Werksleitung Luedenscheid, Werk Minden in Westfalen |
dwm |
Liefergemeinschaft Dornbirn, Ludwig Rigger, Dornbirn. Often mistakenly identified with the well-known DWM trademark of Deutsche Waffen- u. Mumitionsfabriken of Berlin. |
dxs |
August Thyssen-Huette AG, Duisburg-Hamborn |
dye |
Erste Alpenlaendische Pyrotechnikfabrik Ed. Pitschmann u. Co., Innsbruck |
dym |
Runge u. Kaulfuss, Rathenow |
dyq |
Deutsche Edelstahlwerke AG, Werdohl plant |
dza |
Bleiwerke Dr. Schuelcke, Hamburg |
dzl |
Optische Anstalt Oigee, Berlin-Schoeneberg |
dzw |
Metallwerke v. Galkowsky u. Kielblock, Finow |
eaf |
Mechanoptik-Gesellschaft fuer Praezisionstechnik, Aude u. Reipe, Babelsberg |
eah |
Stahlwerke Brueninghaus AG, Werdohl |
eak |
Deutsche Werke Kiel AG |
ean |
Lippstaedter Eisen- u. Metallwerke, Lippstadt |
eba |
Scharfenberg u. Teubert GmbH, Metallwarenfabrik, Breitungen |
ebd |
Fatra AG, Napajedl / Maehren |
ebf |
Huettenwerke Siegerland, Charlottenhuette plant, Niederschelden |
ebk |
Maschinenbau u. Bahnbedarf AG, formerly Orenstein u. Koppel, Werk Spandau and Werk Babelsberg (after c. 1943 only) |
eca |
Oskar Fischer GmbH, Markdorf in Baden |
ecc |
Oskar Luenig, Pyrotechnische Fabrik, Moehringen |
ecd |
Carl Lippold, Pyrotechnische Fabrik, Wuppertal-Elberfeld |
ecv |
Vogel u. Schlegel GmbH, Dresden |
edg |
J.A. Henckels, Zwillingswerke, Solingen |
edk |
Auto-Union AG, Zschopau plant, Saxony |
edq |
Deutsche Waffen- u. Munitionsfabriken AG, Luebeck- Schlutup |
edr |
Sachsenwerk Licht u. Kraft AG, Radeberg |
eds |
Zuendappwerke GmbH, Nuernberg |
edw |
Karl Metzler GmbH, Iserlohn |
edy |
Gebr. Mueller, Luchenwalde |
eea |
H. Weihrauch, Zella-Mehlis |
edz |
Pickhardt u. Gerlach GmbH, Werdohl in Westfalen |
eec |
Gebr. Buehler Nachfolger, Triberg |
eed |
Kuerbi u. Niggeloh, Radevormwald in Rheinprueussen ... sometimes mistakenly confused with Weihrauch ('eea') |
eef |
X. Heine u. Sohn, Voehrenbach |
eeg |
Schuerhoff u. Co., Gevelsberg ... possibly confused with 'eea' and/or 'eeo' |
eeh |
F. Soennecken, Bonn |
eej |
Maerkisches Walzwerk, Staussberg, district Potsdam |
eek |
Deutsche Star-Kugelhalter GmbH, Schweinfurt |
eel |
Metallwarenfabrik vormals H. Wissner AG, Werk Brotterode / Hessen-Nassau |
eem |
Selve-Kronbiegel, Dornheim AG, Munitionsfabrik, Soemmerda, Saxony |
eeo |
Deutsche Waffe- u. Minitionsfabriken AG, Posen plant |
eet |
Ulmer Schraubenfabrik C. Rauch, Ulm an der Donau |
eeu |
Lieferungsgemeinschaft westthueringische Werkzeug- u. Metallwarenfabriken GmbH, Schmalkalden in Thueringen |
eev |
Fr. Braun, Tembach-Dietharz / Thueringen |
eey |
Metallwarenfabrik Treuenbrietzen GmbH, Roederhof plant |
egy |
Ing. Fr. August Pfeffer, Oberlind, Thuringia |
eh |
Trierer Walzwerk AG, Burg Bezirk Magdeburg |
eky |
Volkswagenwerk, Wolfsburg |
elg |
Westfaelisch-Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG, Werk Elsnig |
emh |
Georg Allgaier, Uhingen in Wuerttemberg |
emj |
Adalbert Fischer, Berlin |
emp |
Dynamit AG (formerly Alfred Nobel u. Co.), Empelde plant |
emq |
Willi Stiefeling, Berlin ... note: often identified wtih Carl Zeiss and Zeiss-Ikon, for whom Stiefeling may have been a sub-contractor. |
emu |
Friedrich Meuthe GmbH, Schwenningen am Neckar |
enc |
G. Eckhardt, Leipzig |
enz |
Gebr. Boehler u. Co. AG, Werk Enzesfeld / Niederdonau, later known as 'Enzesfelder Metallwerk AG' |
eom |
H. Huch, Metallwarenfabrik, Nuernberg |
eov |
Mueller-Schlenker Uhrenfabrik, Schwenningen am Neckar |
eox |
Jahresuhrenfabrik GmbH, August Schatz u. Soehne, Triberg / Schwarzwald |
epf |
Interessengemeinschaft fuer Bergbau u. Huettenbetrieb AG, Betriebsgruppe Bismarckhuette, Huettenwerk Falvahuette in Schwientochlowitz, Kreis Kattowitz, later 'Koenigs- u. Bismarckhuette A G' ... sometimes mistakenly associated with 'eqf' |
eqf |
Karl Boecker, Lederwarenfabrik, Waldbroehl, Rheinland |
erg |
A. Doeppert, Treibriemenfabrik (driving belt mfr.), Kitzingen |
erm |
Possibly W.G. Dinkelmeyer of Nuernberg ... note: code books say 'deleted, see under ern' |
ern |
W.G. Dinkelmeyer, Werk Koetzling |
erv |
Fritz Hofmann GmbH, Erlangen |
eso |
Optische Werke G. Rodenstock, Munich |
etb |
Steubing u. Co., Graslitz, Sudeten, Germany |
etl |
Krieger u. Faudt, Berlin |
ety |
Ringsdorf-Werke KG, Mehlem-Rhein |
eue |
Otto Reichel, Inh. Rudolf Fischer, Lederwarenfabrik, Lengfeld, Erzgebirge |
eug |
Optische Praezisionswerke GmbH, Warsaw, Poland |
euh |
C. u. W. Meinel-Scholer, Klingenthal in Sachsen |
eun |
Rana-Werke, Rudolf Danhardt, Klardorf in Oberpfalz |
euo |
Oskar R. Mehlhorn GmbH, Schweinsburg in Plauen |
evv |
F.A. Anger u. Sohn, Joehstadt in Sachsen |
evz |
Bergbau AG, Salzgitter |
ews |
Akteingesellschaft vorm. Skodawerke, Werk Koeniggraetz |
ewx |
Franz u. Karl Voegels, Lederwarenfabrik, Cologne |
exd |
Auto-Union, Audi plant, Zwickau in Sachsen |
exp |
Landes-Lieferungsgenossenschaft des Tischlerhandwerks im Landeshandwerksmeister-BezirkWestfalen GmbH, Dortmund. Sometimes wrongly associated with 'Hans K ollmorgen Optische Anstalt, Berlin' |
exq |
Clemens Kreher GmbH, Marienberg in Sachsen |
exs |
Union Gesellschaft fuer Metallindustrie, Sils, van de Loo u. Co., Hameln (Weser). Sometimes mistakenly associated with Skoda-Werke, Koenigsgraetz: 'ews' |
exw |
Metallwerke Holleischen, Kreis Mies, Sudeten Germany |
exx |
Semprex-Werk, Reutenhau Post Winkelsdorf / Nord Maehren |
eyd |
Heidenreich u. Harbeck, Hamburg |
fa |
Mansfdel AG, Hettstedt, Suedharz |
faa |
Deutsche Waffen- u. Munitionsfabriken AG, Karlsruhe |
fb |
Mansfeld AG, Rothenburg plant, Saale |
fc |
Mansfeld AG, Alstedt plant, Thuringia |
fck |
Rietberg-Werke, Rietberg in Westfalen |
fco |
Sendlinger Optische Glaswerke GmbH, Berlin-Zehlendorf |
fcv |
Schmidt, Kranz u. Co., Nordhaeuser Maschinenfabrik AG, Nordhausen |
fd |
Stolberger Metallwerke AG (formerly Asten, Lynen u. Schleicher), Stolberg |
fde |
Dynamit AG (formerly A. Nobel u. Co.), Foerde plant |
fe |
Unknown |
fee |
Augsburger Waagenfabrik, Ludwig Pfisterer, Augsburg |
feh |
Maschinenfabrik Donauwoerth GmbH, Donauwoerth |
fer |
Metallwerke Wandhofen, Schwerte, Westphalia |
feu |
Krone Presswerke GmbH, Berlin |
ffo |
Maschinenfabrik Tannwald, Tannwald / Sudentegau (renamed 'Tannenwalder Textilwerke AG' in 1943) |
fko |
Bernhard Bruns, Bad Zwischenahn in Oldenburg |
fkx |
Gustav Sudbrack, Lederwaren u. Gamaschenfabrik, Bielefeld |
flp |
Heintze u. Blankertz, Erste Deutsche Stahlfederfabrik, Werk Oranienburg bei Berlin |
fnh |
Boehmische Waffenfabrik, Strakonitz plant, Prague |
fnk |
Adolf Hopf AG, Tambach-Dietharz in Thueringen |
fnq |
Roetelmann u. Co .KG, Werdohl in Westfalen |
fpx |
Schaeffer u. Budenberg, Magdeburg-Buchau |
fqn |
Vereinigte Leichtmetallwerke, Hannover-Linden |
fra |
Himmen u. Stosberg, Gravieranstalt, Remscheid |
frp |
Stahlwerke Harkort -Eicken GmbH, Hagen, Westphalia |
fsx |
Albin Scholle, Lederwarenfabrik, Zeitz |
ftc |
Frost u. Jaehnel, Breslau, Czechoslovakia |
ftf |
Vereinigte Cartonnagenfabriken Meyer u. Co., Magdeburg |
fue |
Aktiengesellschaft, formerly Skodawerke, Werk Dubnica |
fuu |
Wilh. Strube GmbH, subsidiary of Polte, Magdeburg |
fva |
Draht- u. Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, Salzwedel |
fwh |
Norddeutsche Maschinenfabrik GmbH, main office, Berlin |
fwr |
Optische Anstalt Sallfeld GmbH, Saalfeld |
fwz |
Eisen- u. Emaillierwerke Wilhelmshuette (iron and enamel works), Sprottau-Wilhelmshuette |
fxa |
Assmann, formerly E. u. K. Assmann GmbH, Eisenach (chassis plant) |
fxo |
C.G. Haenel, Waffen- u. Fahrradfabrik, Suhl |
fxp |
Hans Kollmorgen, Optische Anstalt, Berlin |
fyd |
Aktiengesellschaft, formerly Skodawerke, Adamsthal plant |
fze |
Waffenfabrik Hoeller, Solingen |
fzs |
Waffenfabrik Heinrich Krieghoff, Suhl |
ga |
Hirsch, Kupfer- u. Messingwerk AG, Finow |
gal |
Wagner u. Co. GmbH, Muehlhausen in Thueringen |
gaq |
Otto Stephan, Leder- u. Lederwarenfabrik, Muehlhausen |
gau |
Heinrich Sudhaus u. Soehne, Iserlohn |
gb |
Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke AG, formerly Westfaelisches Nickelwalzwerke Fleitmann, Witte u. Co., Schwerte / Ruhr |
gbc |
J.D. Reidel-E. de Haagen AG, Berlin-Britz |
gbd |
Hugo Bauer, Solingen-Wald |
gbv |
Ewald Witte u. Co., Velbert |
gcd |
Gust. Imhaeuser, Olpe / Westfalen |
gcw |
Goehring-Hebenstreit, Radebeul near Dresden |
gcx |
Ing. Karl Brettschneider, Maehrisch-Schoenberg |
gcy |
L.O. Dietrich, Vesta-Naehmaschinenwerke, Altenburg in Thueringen |
geu |
Kuhbier u. Co., Praezisionspressstuecke (precision stampings), Wipperfuerth |
gfg |
Karl Hepting u. Co., Leder- u. Guertelfabrik, Stuttgart |
ggb |
I.G. Koenigshuette u. Laurahuette, Kattowitz, main office, Roechling, Koenigshuette, OS |
ggk |
Aktiengesellschaft fuer Cartonnagenindustrie, Dresden |
ghf |
Fritz Kiess u. Co., GmbH, Waffenfabrik, Suhl |
ghp |
Deutsche Edelstahlwerke AG, Krefeld, usually mistakenly identified with 'Ruf u. Co., Optische Anstalt, Kassel |
ghx |
Gebr. Baldauf GmbH, Marienberg / Erzgebirge |
gil |
Sometimes claimed to represent 'Auto-Union, Werk Spandau, this is a misreading of 'gll'. |
gjd |
Papier- u. Kartonnagen-Fabrik Richard Popper, Inh. Willy Dietzel, Prag |
gjh |
Rudolf Conte, Nachf. Theodor Seibod, Fabrik fuer Lederwaren, Offenbach on the Main |
gjk |
Budde u. Co., Otto, Stueckfaerberei u. Apreturanstalt, Wueppertal |
gk |
Mansfeld AG, Hettstedt, Suedharz |
gll |
Auto-Union AG, Werk Spandau, Berlin |
gmo |
Rahm u. Kampmann, Lederwarenfabrik, Kaiserslautern plant |
gn |
Aug. Wellner, Aue, Saxony |
gon |
August Ruppel, Marktheidenfeld |
gpe |
Hugo Aurig GmbH, Engelsdorf |
gpt |
Gustav Bittner, Weipert / Sudetengau |
gqm |
Loch u. Hartenberger, Idar-Oberstein |
grk |
H. Pohl, Leipzig |
grz |
Gebr. Krueger, Lederwarenfabrik, Breslau, Czechoslovakia |
gsb |
SA del Ateliers de la Dyle, Louvain, Belgium (operated by Rheinmetall-Borsig AG as 'Niederlassung Luettich, Betrieb Loewen') |
gsc |
S. A. Belge des Mecanique et de l'Armemente, Monceau-sur-Sambre, Belgium |
gtb |
J.F. Eisfeld GmbH, Pulver- u. Pyrotechnische Fabriken, Guentersberge plant |
gug |
Ungarische Optische Werke AG, Budabest, Hungary |
guj |
Werner D. Kuehn, Optische Industrie, Berlin-Steglitz |
gum |
Bergisch-Maerkisches Eisenwerk, Velbert, Rheinland |
gut |
Walter Schuermann u. Co., Lederwarenfabrik, Bielefeld |
guy |
Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik Oelikon, Buehrle u. Co., Zurich, Switzerland |
gvj |
Ruhrstahl AG, Gelsenkirchen |
gvm |
Staeding u. Meysel Nachfolger, Inh. C. u. H. Weeren, Niedersedlitz / Sachsen |
gxx |
Stepper u. Co., Hamburg |
gxy |
Gebr. Klinge, Lederwarenfabrik, Dresden- Loebtau |
gyf |
Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, Bochum plant |
gyo |
Hans Dinkelmaeyer, Lederwarenfabrik, Nuernberg |
gyu |
Gebr. Michera, Prag |
gyx |
Elektro-Mechanik GmbH, Reichenberg |
gyy |
Gladitz GmbH, Schwaebisch-Gmuend |
gyz |
Steatit-Magnesia AG, Dralowid-Werk, Teltow |
gzf |
Wilhelm Schellmann, Moebel-Fabrik, Vlotho-Bonneberg |
ha |
Wielandwerke AG, Metallhalbfabrikate, Ulm |
ham |
Dynamit AG (formerly A. Nobel u. Co.), Hamm plant |
has |
Pulverfabrik Hasloch, Hasloch on the Main |
hbg |
Alfred Schwarz AG, Metallwerk Froedenburg on the Ruhr, Eisenach plant |
hbu |
Heinrich List, Elektrotechnik u. Mechanik, Teltow u. Steglitz |
hck |
Georg A. Lerch GmbH, Lederwaren u. Stanzwerk (leather works and stamping), Berlin |
hdk |
Eugen Zerver, Remscheid-Reinshagen |
hdt |
Maerkischer Metallbau, Oranienburg |
hdv |
Optische Werk Osterrode GmbH, Osterrode, Harz |
hen |
Ernst Beutler, Lahr-Dinglingen in Baden |
hew |
Ing. F. Janecek, Waffenwerke, Prague |
hft |
H. Becker u. Co., GmbH, Militaer- u. Feuerwehrausruestungen (military and firefighting equipment), Berlin |
hgs |
W. Gustav Burmester, Pyrotechnische Fabrik u. Signalmittelwerk (fireworks and pyrotechnics), Hamburg |
hgu |
Friedenauer Technische Werkstaette GmbH, Berlin-Friedenau |
hhc |
Union Gesellschaft fuer Metallindustrie, Sils van de Loo u. Co., Froedenberg plant |
hhg |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Tegel plant |
hhj |
Gebr. Thiel-Seebach GmbH, Ruhla / Thringen |
hhr |
Joseph Schwarz Sohn, Freilassing / Oberbayern |
hhu |
H.A. Erbe AG, Schmalkalden in Thueringen |
hhv |
Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Nibelungen plant, St. Valentin, Austria |
hhw |
Metallwerke Silberhuette GmbH, Andreasberg, Harz |
hhx |
M. Boehme, Grosshartmannsdorf in Sachsen |
hhy |
Louis Ulbricht, Rosenthal / Erzgebirge |
hhz |
Roechlingsche Eisen- u. Stalhwerke GmbH, Eisenwerkhuette, Voelkingen |
hjg |
Kimnach u. Brunn, Fabrik fuer Heeresausruestung, Kaiserslautern |
hjh |
Karl Ackva, Lederfabrik, Bad Kreuznach |
hkm |
Karl Braun KG, Optische Industrie, Nuernberg |
hla |
Metallwarenfabrik Treuenbrietzen GmbH, Sebaldushof plant |
hlb |
Metallwarenfabrik Treuenbrietzen GmbH, Selterhof plant |
hlc |
Zieh- u. Stanzwerk (wire pulling and stamping), Schleusingen |
hld |
C.F. Esser, Koeln ... probably a misreading of 'hlb' |
hle |
Lilpop, Rau u. Loewenstein AG, Warschau. Probably a misreading of 'hla' |
hlu |
Gesellschaft zur Verwertung chemischer Erzeugnisse mbH, Werk Hessisch-Lichtenau |
hlv |
Maury u. Co., Lederwarenfabrik, Offenbach on the Main |
hly |
Krafft u. Schuell, Dueren, a misrepresentation of 'hlv' |
hnx |
H. Walter KG, Kiel, Kiel plant and Tannenberg plant |
hre |
C.W. Motz u. Co., Brandenburg an der Havel |
hrk |
Schluermann u. Co. GmbH, Hemer in Westfalen (renamed 'Hemersche Schrauben- u. Nagelfabrik GmbH in c. 1943) |
hrl |
Albert Ackermann Nachfolger, Pich u. Schulte, Iserlohn in Westfalen |
hrn |
Presswerk GmbH, Metgethen, East Prussia |
hta |
Dr. Koenig u. Co., Wien |
htg |
Polte Armaturen- u. Maschinenfabriken AG, Duderstadt plant, Westphalia |
htl |
Fritz Wengels, Berlin |
htq |
Gebr. Junghans AG, Schwenningen plant |
hwd |
Westfaelisch-Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG, Herrenwald plant |
i |
Elite Diamantwerke AG, Siegmar-Schoenau bei Chemnitz, mistakenly listed as 'Astra Werke, Chemnitz' (correctly 'l') |
j |
Gebr. Langer, Schrauben-, Metallwaren- u. Federnfabrik, Chemnitz |
ja |
R. u. G. Schmoele, Menden |
jan |
Deutsche Versuchsanstalt fuer Luftfahrt, Berlin-Alderhof |
jba |
A. Wunderlich Nachf., Fabrik fuer Heeresausruestung (factory for military equipment), Berlin-Neukoelln |
jfp |
Dr. Karl Leiss, Optische Mechanische Instrumente, Berlin-Steglitz |
jfs |
Junkers Flugzeug- u. Motorenwerke AG, Zweigwerk Koethen |
jhg |
Gustav Genschow u. Co., AG, Lederwarenfabriken, Alstadt-Hachenburg |
jhv |
Metallwaren, Waffen- u. Maschinenfabrik AG, Budapest, Hungary |
jkg |
Koenigl. Ungar. Staatliche Eisen-, Stahl- u. Maschinenfabrik, Budapest |
jkh |
Karl Busse, Ausruestungsgegenstaende (equipment), Mainz |
jlj |
Heeres Zeugamt, Ingolstadt |
jln |
Deutsche Lederwerkstaetten GmbH, Pirmasens |
jme |
Armeemarinehaus Berlin, Berlin-Charlottenburg |
jmh |
Heinrich Kopp, Inh. Theodor Simoneit, Sonneberg in Thueringen |
jnh |
F. Tuetemann, Luedenscheid / Westfalen (often wrongly idendified with Hensoldt) |
jnk |
Continental Gummiwerke AG, Hannover |
jnw |
Eisenwerke Steele, Essen-Steele |
joa |
Dresdner Koffer- u. Taschenfabrik, Karl Heinichen, Dresden |
jrr |
Gebr. Junghans, Renchen plant, Baden |
jrs |
Gebr. Junghans, branch office, Vienna |
jry |
Hermann Herold, Olbernhau-Gruenthal / Sachsen |
jsd |
Gustav Reinhardt, Lederwarenfabrik, Berlin |
jse |
Metallwerke Zoeblitz AG, Zoeblitz |
jtb |
S.A. Tavaro, Ghent, Belgium |
jtt |
Wezel u. Naumann AG, Leipzig |
jua |
Danuvia Waffen- u. Munitionsfabriken AG, Budapest, Hungary |
jut |
Vereinigte Wiener Metallwerke, Vienna |
jvb |
Wessel u. Mueller, Luckenwalde |
jvd |
Erste Nordboehmische Metallwarenfabrik, Adolf Roessler, Niedereinsiedel, Sudetenland |
jve |
Optische Werke Ernst Ludwig, Weixdorf, Anhalt, Saxony |
jvf |
Wilhelm Brand, Treibriemenfabrik (driving belt factory), Heidelberg |
jwa |
Moritz Stecher, Lederwerk, Freiburg |
jwh |
Manufacture Nationale [Staatliche Waffenfabrik], Chatellerault, France |
k |
Firma Luch u. Wagner, Suhl |
ka |
Gerhardi u. Co., Inh. K. Steinweg, Dr. H. Steinweg u. R. Neuerbourg, Luedenscheid, Westphalia |
kam |
Hugo Schneider AG, Werk Skarzysko Kamienna, Poland (from c. 1943 [lt. 7. Nachtrag], 'HASAG Eiwen- u. Metallwerke GmbH') |
kaw |
Weber u. Niezel, Dresden |
kbg |
Erwin Backhaus, Remscheid |
kce |
Schneider u. Co., Le Creusot, France |
kdj |
Ungarische Metallplattenindustrie AG, Budapest |
keb |
Jiranek u. Co., Inh. Wenzel Jiranek, Bruenn |
kfa |
Staatliches Arsenal, Sarajevo, Yugoslavia |
kfb |
Gesellschaft zur Verwertung chemischer Erzeugnisse mbH, Werk Kaufbeuren |
kfg |
Gesellschaft zur Verwertung chemischer Erzeugnisse mbH, Werk Kaufering. Sometimes mistakenly listed as 'Yugoslavian state arsenal, Sarajevo ('kfa') |
kfk |
DISA - Dansk Industri Syndikat AS 'Madsen', Kopenhagen |
kjj |
Askania Werke AG, Berlin-Friedenau |
kjl |
Graphische Werke Saarbruecken AG, Saarbruecken |
kkd |
Wilhelm Stern, Lederwarenfabrik, Posen |
kkn |
Papierwerke Adolf Brandt AG, Eulau ueber Bodenbach |
klb |
J.F. Eisfeld GmbH, Kieselbach plant |
kle |
Josef Junker, Berlin |
klg |
Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken, Hilversum |
kls |
Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Warsaw plant, Poland |
koz |
H.W. Casack u. Co., Froendeberg / Ruhr |
kqd |
Gebr. Junghans, Montagestelle, Exbruecke, Elsass |
krd |
Lignose AG, Werk Kriewald (renamed ['lt.8.Nachtrag'] 'Sprengstoffwerke Oberschlesien Gmbh' in c. 1943) |
krg |
Emil Nitzsche Moebelfabrik, Boehmisch Kamnitz / Sudetengau ... Often mistakenly associated with Emil Busch Optische Industrie ('krq') |
krj |
Messerschmidt, Augsburg |
krl |
Dynamit AG (formerly Alfred Nobel u. Co.), Kruemmel plant, Koblenz |
krq |
Emil Busch AG, Optische Werke, Rathenow, Brandenburg |
kru |
Lignose Sprengstoffwerke GmbH, Kruppamuehle plant |
kry |
F.A. Sening, Hamburg, sometimes misread as 'kru' |
ksb |
Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Levallois, Levallois, Paris |
ksm |
Gebr. Junghans, Braunau plant, Sudeten, Germany |
ktz |
Deutsche Sprengchemie, Klietz plant |
kum |
Hartmann u. Braun AG, Frankfurt am Main, sometimes confused with 'kun' |
kun |
J.F. Eisfeld GmbH, Werk Kunigunde |
kur |
Steyr-Daimler Puch AG, Werk Graz |
kus |
Fuellnerwerk GmbH, Bad Warmbruenn in Schlesien. Changed c. 1943 ('lt. 7. Nachtrag') to 'Doerris Fuellner-Maschinenfabriken AG' |
kvu |
Rudolf Fissler KG, Idar-Oberstein |
kwc |
Gamma Feinmechanische u. Optische Werke, Budapest |
kwe |
Herdfabrik Scholtes, Diedenhofen in Westmark, sometimes misread as 'kwc' |
kwm |
Fiat SA, Turin, Italy |
kwn |
Donau-Flugzeugbau AG, Csepel-Budapest, sometimes confused with 'kwm' |
kye |
Ernst Hilker u. Co., Detmold, sometimes misread as 'kyn' or 'kyo' |
kyn |
Astra, Kronstadt (Ruemanien). Renamed in c. 1943 ['lt.7.Nachtrag'], 'Astra, Fabrica Romana de Vagoae, Motoane, Arm ament si Munitiuni, Brasov' |
kyo |
Voina, Kronstadt (Ruemanien). Renamed in c. 1943 ['lt.7.Nachtrag'], 'Intreprinderil e Metalurgie, Dumitru Voina, Societate Anonima Romana, Fabrica de Armament, Brasov' |
kyp |
Rogifor, Bukarest (Ruemanien). Subsequently renamed 'Rumaenisch-Deutsche Industrie- u. Handels AG, Bukarest' |
kza |
Emil Niethammer, Stuttgart-Vaihingen |
kzn |
Kienzle Uhrenfabrik GmbH, Dammerkirch plant |
kzu |
Thonet u. Mundus, Bistritz am Harz |
l |
Astrafabrik, Chemnitz |
la |
Duerener Metallwerke, Dueren |
lac |
Zuchthaus (penitentiary) Coswig, Anhalt. The marks of this breeding station have been mistakenly identified with optical equipment - owing to confusion with 'lae', below. |
lae |
Heinrich Zeiss, Gastingen |
lax |
Lennewerk GmbH, Altena |
ldb |
Sprengstoff u. pyrotechnische Fabriken vorm. Lechfeld u. Depyfag GmbH, Werk Berlin-Malchow (renamed Deutsche Pyrotechnische-Fabrik in 1943) |
ldc |
Sprengstoff u. pyrotechnische Fabriken vorm. Lechfeld u. Depyfag GmbH, Werk Cleebronn (Deutsche Pyrotechnische-Fabrik from 1943 onward) |
ldn |
Sprengstoff u. pyrotechnische Fabriken vorm. Lechfeld u. Depyfag GmbH, Werk Neumarkt / Oberpfalz (renamed Deutsche Pyrotechnische- Fabrik in 1943) |
ldo |
Heinrich Schumacher u. Co., Inh. August Jockers, Gruenstadt |
lge |
Kugelfabrik Schulte u. Co., Tente, Rheinland |
lgs |
Chr. Weiersmueller KG, Nuernberg O. |
ljp |
Karl Knauer KG, Lettingen bei Urach |
lkc |
Ernst Fischer, Wolfenbuettel |
lkm |
Munitionsfabriken (formerly Sellier u. Bellot), Veitsberg plant, Prague |
lmg |
Hermann Detjen, Bad Muenster am Deister. The marks of this furniture manufacturer are sometimes associated with optical equipment, on the basis of a misreading of 'lmq' |
lmq |
Carl Zeiss, Jena |
lpk |
Servotechna AG, Prag |
ltm |
Gebr. G. u. H. Rosner, Litzmannstadt |
lwg |
Optische Werke Osterrode GmbH, Freiheit near Osterrode |
lww |
Huet u. Cie., Paris |
lwx |
O.P.L. Optique et Precision de Levallois, Levallois, Paris |
lwy |
Societe d' Optique et Mechanique de Haute Precision, Paris |
lyf |
Metallurgia Werke AG, Radomeko, Poland |
lza |
Mauser-Werke AG, Karlsruhe plant |
ma |
Metallwerke F.A. Lange AG, Aue, Saxony |
mdr |
Vereinigte Leichtmetallwerke, Bonn |
mhk |
Metallwerke Schwarzwald AG, Villingen |
mhv |
Finow Kupfer- u. Messingwerke AG, Finow |
mjr |
Union Gesellschaft fuer Met. Ind., Sils van de Loo u. Co., Thorn plant |
mkf |
Trierer Walzwerk AG, Wuppertal-Langerfeld |
ml |
Unidentified, reportedly found on small arms |
mnf |
VDM-Luftfahrtwerke AG Heddernheim, Frankfurt on the Main |
mng |
VDM-Luftfahrtwerke AG Heddernheim, Frankfurt on the Main |
moc |
Johan Springer's Erben, Gewehrfabrikanten, Vienna |
mog |
Deutsche Sprengchemie, Moschwig plant |
moo |
Kloeckner-Werke AG, Duesseldorf plant |
moz |
Eisenwerk Gesellschaft Maximilanshuette, Maxhuette-Haidhof |
mpp |
Metallwerk K. Leibfried, Boeblingen, Sindelfingen plant |
mpr |
S.A. Hispano Suiza, Geneva, Switzerland |
mpu |
Wlaschimer Mascinenfabrik GmbH, Prag |
mpv |
Schmolz u. Bickenbach, Neuss plant, Duesseldorf |
mpy |
Klockner-Werke AG, Georgsmarienhuette Osnabrueck |
mrb |
Aktiengesellschaft vorm. Skodawerke, Werk Prag-Smichow |
mrd |
Huettenwerke Siegerland, Wissen |
mrf |
Fr. Krupp, Berthawerk AG, Breslau |
mws |
Kabelwerk Wagner KG, Wuppertal |
myx |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Soemmerda plant |
na |
Westfaelische Kupfer- u. Messingwerke AG, Luedenscheid, Westphalia |
nas |
Gebr. Junghans AG, Schramberg, Black Forest |
nb |
Unknown, reported on ammunition |
nbe |
Hasag, Eisen- u. Metallwerke GmbH, Tschenstochau plant |
nbh |
Friedr. Krupp AG, Essen, Werk Mariupol / Ukraine |
nbr |
Metallwarenfabrik Hubert Pruente, Neheim-Huesten |
ncr |
Krupp-Germaniawerft, Kiel-Gaarden |
ndn |
Heinrich Bluecher, Fabrik techn. Buersten, Spremberg. Often mistakenly identified as a 'Balkan factory under German supervision'. |
ndr |
Fried. Krupp, Essen |
nea |
Walther Steiner, Eisenkonstruktionen, Suhl |
nec |
Waffenwerke Bruenn AG, V Gurein plant, Prague |
ned |
Fried. Krupp, Essen |
nfw |
Berlin-Neuroder Kunstanstalten AG, Berlin |
nfx |
Rheinisch-Westfaelische Munitionsfabriken GmbH, plants in Warsaw and Prague |
ngk |
Luftfahrt-Apparatebau GmbH, Berlin |
nhr |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Soemmerda plant |
nmn |
Koenigs- u. Bismarckhuette AG, Walzwerk Bismarckhuette-OS (rolling mill) |
nn |
Unidentified, reported on ammunition |
nrh |
Johannsen u. Ziegner, Oranienburg |
ntf |
Metzenauer u. Jung, Werk Gross-Heilendorf in Ostsudetenland |
nwk |
Heinrich List, Rheinau, Elsass |
nxc |
Jan Hubalek, Prag |
nxr |
Anschuetz u. Co., Kiel-Neumuehlen |
nyv |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Unterluess plant |
nyw |
Gustloff-Werke, Otto Eberhard, Meinigen plant |
oa |
Eduard Hueck, Metallwalzwerk, Luedenscheid |
oao |
Albert von Heede, Priorei |
obn |
Hanseatische Apparatebau-Gesellschaft, Neufeld u. Kuhnke GmbH, Reichenbach plant |
ocw |
Heinrich List, Berlin-Steglitz |
odg |
Deutsche Sprengchemie GmbH, Oderberg plant |
oes |
Karl Diehl, Peterswaldau |
ols |
Union Ges. fuer Metallindustrie, Sils van de Loo, Auschwitz plant |
ona |
Boulonnerei Calibree, Valence |
oss |
Gebr. Bachert, Karlsruhe-Muehlburg |
oxo |
Teuto-Metallwerke GmbH, Osnabrueck |
oyd |
Harburger Gummiwarenfabrik Phoenix AG, Werk Prag-Sabechtlitz |
oyj |
Ateliers de Construction de Tarbes, France |
p |
Polte Armaturen- u. Maschinenfabrik AG, Magdeburg, later renamed 'Polte-Werke'. Also sometimes mistakenly identified with 'Ruhrstahl AG, Brackwede'. Found on ammunition headstamps. |
pcdp |
See 'p' and 'cdp' separately. Found on ammunition headstamps, which are believed to have been made by Polte and loaded by Bergmann. |
pjj |
Staatliche Munitionsfabrik, Kopenhagen. Found on ammuntion headstamps. |
pla |
Unknown. Found on small arms. |
pmf |
Unknown. Found on ammuntion headstamps. |
pmq |
Allegedly 'Gevelot, Paris' - Societe Francaise des Munitions, Paris. Associated with annumtion components. |
pmt |
Unknown. Found on ammuntion headstamps. |
pmu |
Unknown. Associated with munitions. |
ptv |
Sometimes confused with a letter code, but actually a 'PTV' monogram applied by the Zeugamt der Polizeischule fuer Technik und Verkehr, Berlin, in the Reichswehr period. |
pvf |
Optische Werke . C. Reichert, Vienna |
pyy |
Unknown, probably in Solingen. Found on SG84/98 dating from 1945. |
qa |
William Prym, Stollberg, Rheinland. Involved with ammunition production. |
qlv |
Unknown. Found on small arms components |
qnw |
Unknown. Found on small arms |
qrb |
Pirotecnico di Bologna, Italy. Found on ammunition headstamps |
qve |
Karl Walther, Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia. Possibly a subsidiary factory in Czechoslovakia |
r |
Westfaelische-Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG, Reinsdorf plant. Found on ammunition |
ra |
Deutsche Messingwerke, C. Eveking AG, Berlin-Niederschoenweide. A supplier of cartridge cases |
rde |
Unknown. Found on small arms |
rdf |
Westfaelische-Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG, Werk Reinsdorf. Found on shell cases |
rfo |
Unknown. Found on ammunition headstamps and flame-thrower igniters |
rhs |
Rheinmetall-Borsig AG, Soemmerda. Found on fuses |
rln |
Karl Zeiss, Jena. Found on optical equipment |
rtl |
Unknown. Found on small arms ammunition |
s |
Dynamit AG (formerly A. Nobel u. Co.), Lambrecht plant. Found on ammunition primers |
sb |
Pre-1939 trademark of Sellier & Bellot in Prague |
sgx |
Believed to be a subsidiary of E. & F. Hoerster, Solingen (see also 'asw'). Found on SG84/98 manufactured in 1944-45 |
she |
Unknown. Found on small arms manufactured in Czechoslovakia |
sta |
Rheinische_Westfaelische Sprengstoff AG, Stadeln bei Nuernberg. |
suk |
Believed to be a subsidiary of the Karlsruhe-Durlach factory of Deutsche Waffen- u. Munitionsfabriken. Found on ammunition headstamps |
sup |
Unknown. Found on small arms |
svw |
Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf on the Neckar. It either superseded or supplemented 'byf'. Found on small arms |
swp |
An unidentified subsidiary of Waffenwerke Bruenn AG, Bruenn, Czechoslovakia. Found on bayonets and small arms components |
t |
Dynamit AG, Troisdorf plant. Found on ammunition primers |
ta |
Duerener Metallwerke AG, Berlin-Borsigwalde. Found on ammunition |
thg |
Allegedly used on ammunition made by Polte-Werkem AG in Duderstadt |
tjk |
Unknown. Found on small arms components |
tko |
Unknown. Found on ammunition headstamps |
tpk |
Unknown. Found on small arms components, possibly located in northern Czechoslovakia |
tpn |
Unknown. Found on small arms components |
tvw |
Unknown. See 'tpn' above |
ua |
Osnabruecker Kupfer- u. Drahtwerke AG, Osnabrueck. Found on ammunition components |
unt |
Unknown. Found on ammunition components |
uxa |
Unknown. Found on small arms components, allegedly manufactured in a Czechoslovakian small arms factory operating under German control |
va |
Kabel- u. Metallwerke Neumeyer AG, Nuernberg. Found on ammunition headstamps and cannon shell cases |
vs |
Unknown. Found on ammunition components |
w |
Gesellschaft zur Verwertung Chem. Erzeugnisse, Wolfratshausen plant. Found on ammunition primers |
wa |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Abteilung Lampenfabrik, Leipzig. Found on ammunition headstamps and cannon shell cases |
wb |
Hugo Schneider AG, Berlin-Koepenick. See 'wa' |
wc |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Meuselwitz plant, Thuringia. See 'wa' |
wd |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Taucha plant. See 'wa' |
we |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Langewiesen plant. See 'wa' |
wf |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Kielce plant, Poland. See 'wa' |
wg |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Altenburg plant. See 'wa' |
wh |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Eisenach plant. See 'wa' |
wj |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Oberweissbach plant. See 'wa' |
wk |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Schlieben plant. See 'wa' |
wm |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Dermbach plant, Thuringia. See 'wa' |
wn |
Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Dermbach plant, Thuringia (Often confused with 'wm'). See 'wa' |
wtf |
Unknown. Found on fuses |
x |
Possibly used by Rheinisch-Westfaelische Sprengstoff. Found on ammunition and primers |
xa |
Busch u. Jaeger, Luedenscheider Metallwerke, Luedenscheid. Found on ammunition components |
y |
Jagdpatronen, Zuendhuetchen- u. Metallwarenfabrik AG, Nagyteteny plant, Budapest. Found on ammunition components |
ya |
Saechsische Metallwarenfabrik, August Wellner u. Sohn, Aue, Saxony. Found on ammunition components |
z |
Waffenwerke Bruenn AG, Povaska Bystrica (?). Found on ammunition components |
zb |
Kupferwerk Ilsenburg AG, Ilsenburg, Harz. Found on ammunition components |
MP45 magazine
Similar to the MP44 magazine, this magazine is stamped MP45 and holds the same 7.92mm Kurz cartridges as the MP44 magazine.
The german Jerry can was developed by the Germans and became a very well known item throughout the world. It got the name Jerry can by the German nickname 'Jerry'.
Water Jerry can with white cross
German butter containers
These containers were made from Bakelite and used by the German soldiers to keep their butter/fat stored.
Standard issue gas masks issued to every soldier.
Standard issue lighters to every German soldier with a screw top to protect the flint inside. The black base lighter were sold to the troops and other people during the war and also very reliable. Very strong manufactured and was said to be more reliable than the American Zippo.
Many thanks to Project-X for the photos and information regarding the weapons arms dump. The view more photos please visit Project-X at 'www.project-x.org.uk' What a waste of good collectable arms!
