.Defence Industries Ammunition Collection – Verdun, Canada (DI)

This collection features ammunition manufactured by DI – Defence Industries, based in Verdun, Canada, one of the most significant Commonwealth ammunition producers during the Second World War. Defence Industries supplied vast quantities of .303 British and other calibres to Allied forces, supporting front-line troops, training units, and home-defence operations. The rounds in this collection highlight the company’s wartime output, showcasing variations in dates, load types, and manufacturing features typical of Canadian production. Each cartridge represents the high standards, reliability, and consistency that DI became known for throughout the 1940s. Ideal for collectors, historians, and researchers, this range provides valuable insight into Canada’s contribution to Allied munitions supply. Whether used for study, reference, or display, these DI-marked rounds form an important part of Commonwealth ammunition history and remain essential pieces for any serious militaria or cartridge collection.