French 37mm painted projectiles

[Burney Davis]

I have seen reference to 37mm 'D' projectiles being painted yellow but no other yellow or blue pained projectiles as pictured. I've had these two projectiles in my collection for a long time, kept 'just in case'. The paint is old but does anyone have any information that might support the paint being original? TIA.

 

[MINENAZ16]

Hello,
I've never seen yellow paint on French 37mm model 1888 (filled powder). Our official documentation says : unpainted.
Yes 37mm model 1916 and "D" shape model 1917 were painted yellow.
Same with your shot model 1916 : unpainted

I know nothing about color used by other countries that bought these rounds.

 

[Burney Davis]

Thanks Minen, you've confirmed my thoughts as regards French use. Let's see if anyone is aware of those colours in other nations use..