WWII French 25mm Cannon Shell – Headstamp “36 MR” | Hotchkiss Anti-Tank Round boots The interior of the box

The interior of the box is carefully arranged to hold the 20 rounds securely

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The stitching remains tight and intact throughout

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WWII French 25mm Cannon Shell – Headstamp “36 MR” | Hotchkiss Anti-Tank Round boots The interior of the boxThis 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