*WW1, French, Trench Art, Dated 1917, 37mm Model 1885 PDPs Hotchkiss Vase with embossed Iris, Marked "Reims"*
An iconic piece of trench art. This 37mm Model 1885 Hotchkiss has an Iris embossed on it, the word Reims and a frilled flower like edge.
Approximate measurements: 4.4cm base x 9.4cm
Marked:
37-85
PDPs (PINSART-DENIS in Paris)
195
1/17
Flaming Grenade
PDPs is often attributed “Parc d’Artillerie de Paris". It is now thought that this was only a storage facility, and never made ammunition. PDPs is PINSART-DENIS in Paris.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
