Hi,
Could anyone assist with the following case head stamp identification?
The cartridge case is an 8x50 Lebel
Head stamp:
My searching to date indicates:
ART.D = Artillerie (Service), Balle "D" ( Balle Desaleux).
VE = Cartoucherie de Valence
Manufacture Q2 - 1909
I am confused by having ART.D (Balle "D") and M on the same case.
Does the M refer to Balle M or, is it something else?
Would greatly appreciate help in identification and any additional background information.
Could anyone assist with the following case head stamp identification?
The cartridge case is an 8x50 Lebel
Head stamp:
ART.D
2 09
VE . M
My searching to date indicates:
ART.D = Artillerie (Service), Balle "D" ( Balle Desaleux).
VE = Cartoucherie de Valence
Manufacture Q2 - 1909
I am confused by having ART.D (Balle "D") and M on the same case.
Does the M refer to Balle M or, is it something else?
Would greatly appreciate help in identification and any additional background information.
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