WWII French 25mm Cannon Shell – Headstamp “36 MR” | Hotchkiss Anti-Tank Round Twin Cities Adding to its historical significance

Adding to its historical significance

reflecting the continued evolution of the famous

Before the war this was the Polish State Ammunition Factory (Państwowa Wytwórnia Uzbrojenia)

surrounded by a laurel wreath that signifies honor and victory

is a fine example of post-World War II French Army personal equipment

WWII French 25mm Cannon Shell – Headstamp “36 MR” | Hotchkiss Anti-Tank Round Twin Cities Adding to its historical significanceThis inert WWII French 25mm cannon shell, marked with the headstamp 36 MR, is a fine example of the ammunition used in the 25 mm Hotchkiss modle 1934 and modle 1937 anti tank gunsthe primary armour defeating weapons of the French Army in the years leading up to 1940. The 36 marking confirms production in 1936, while the MR manufacturer code correctly identifies Manufacture de Machines du Haut Rhin (Manurhin) of Mulhouse Bourtzwiller, France, a major