From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/Title13.2 x 92mm SR Replica Cartridge.
About this object13.2 x 92mm SR replica cartridge. Markings on the base of the cartridge include - 26DMW P Pf M.
On the side is marked 'INERT DARMSTAD MUNITIONS. SPRING LOADED SNAPCAP 132mm X 92 SR.'
These markings are found on a military cartridge case headstamp. 26 is the year of manufacture (1926), DMW is the manufacturer code, M is a material/metallurgy code, Pf is a propellant or primer identifier, and P denotes the cartridge purpose or a specific manufacturing process. A detailed breakdown of each marking indicates:26: Indicates the year of manufacture, 1926.DMW: Refers to Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM), a famous German ammunition and arms manufacturer. Even into the 1920s, some military cases and commercial export rounds still featured variations of this DWM stamping. M: Typically stands for a specific alloy, such as brass composition, or denotes a modified case design. Pf: Stands for Pfeifer, or a specialized primer/propellant composition (often related to Pulverfabrik powder codes or percussion caps).P: Usually stands for Patrone (cartridge), or indicates a government property/inspection mark (such as a proof mark).
Included in the donation is a printed reference image of a German 13 millimetre anti-tank rifle cartridge. The printout was likely included for identification or comparison purposes and relates to the development and use of large-calibre military ammunition during the early twentieth century.
MakerJustin Hobson
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made2026
Period21st-century
Place MadeGoulburn, Australia
Medium and MaterialsSteel, Brass
Style and IconographyHand made
Inscription and MarksOn the base of the cartridge is '26 DMW M Pf, P.'
Measurements132 X 22mm
Subject and Association KeywordsGerman
Object TypeCartridge
Object number2026.1059
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
