{"product_id":"original-inert-wwii-german-9mm-parabellum-cartridge-dou-st-39-1943-waffenwerke-brunn","title":"Original Inert WWII German 9mm Parabellum Cartridge – dou St 39 1943 – Waffenwerke Brünn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3.7cm Flak 18 shell casing\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating back to 1940, was a key component of Germany's anti-aircraft arsenal during World War II. The Flak 18 was a 3.7 cm anti-aircraft cannon designed to target enemy aircraft, with its shells capable of reaching high altitudes with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shell consisted of a high-explosive projectile and a brass casing marked with details such as the manufacturing date, place of production, and type of round. The 3.7cm rounds were approximately 37x263B in size, with the \"B\" denoting the belt at the base of the casing for better extraction from the gun's chamber. These rounds were designed to provide a balance of range and firepower, crucial for intercepting fast-moving aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flak 18 gun and its ammunition were renowned for their reliability and effectiveness in the field. The shell casing from this era serves as a testament to the technological advancements of German engineering and the emphasis on rapid-fire anti-aircraft capabilities during the war. Today, these shell casings are often collected as historical artifacts, offering a glimpse into the technological aspects of wartime strategy and the evolution of anti-aircraft weaponry in the early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49597909369151,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_6657_ea171ac5-ee22-4f4b-8988-d4add3a88228.jpg?v=1782995278","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/original-inert-wwii-german-9mm-parabellum-cartridge-dou-st-39-1943-waffenwerke-brunn","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}