Bidspirit auction | WWI French Hotchkiss 37mm Inert

WWI French Hotchkiss 37mm Inert Artillery Round with Trench Art - This is an inert World War I period French 37mm artillery round, of the type used with the Hotchkiss revolving cannon and the Model 1916 infantry gun. The assembly consists of a brass casing, a steel projectile body with two copper driving bands, and a brass nose fuse. The base of the casing features several stamped identification marks. The top arch is stamped 37-85, denoting the 37mm caliber and the Model 1885 pattern. The left side is marked PDPs 53, the maker mark for Pinchart-Denys, Paris. The bottom arch is stamped 1.18, indicating a manufacture date of January 1918. Additional lot or inspection stamps including 185 L are visible on the right side. The side of the brass casing displays hand-scratched trench art featuring the word FRANCE and the year 1918. The steel projectile has a textured, ribbed surface and remains seated in the casing. The primer has been removed from the base of the shell, rendering the piece inert and safe for display. Bid directly at Bid.Ziebarths.com for a reduced buyers premium (18%). Email info@ziebarths.com for questions about this item.