Weapon - CANNON SHELL & CASE, 37mm, c.1930-1943

Historical information

This is probably from the 'Vichy French' Army WW2.

Physical description

1. Shell - hard steel projectile. there are three copper driving bands, not used. It has a threaded brass inert nose cap. The shell is empty of H.E.. The base is flat.
2. Shell case - Brass rimmed base. The percussion cap has been discharged. There are no markings on the base.

Inscriptions & markings

Base of projectile VSM over S.

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