German mortar joins French Cavalry Corps museum in Jandrain

Mr. Pierre Muller, Deputy Director of Collections at the Royal Army Museum, presented an exceptional piece to the Jandrain museum.

Facade of the French Cavalry Corps museum in Jandrain, featuring a displayed German mortar.
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Facade of the French Cavalry Corps museum in Jandrain, featuring a displayed German mortar.

The French Cavalry Corps Museum in Jandrain welcomed on Monday, September 28, 2026, a new artifact: a small German infantry mortar in perfect condition, presented by Mr. Pierre MULLER, Deputy Director of Collections at the Royal Army Museum.

This acquisition, deposited at the Jandrain museum, highlights the strong relationship with the Royal Army Museum. It underscores the local museum's national and international reputation and acknowledges the years of work by its curator, Richard de HENNIN, in promoting its heritage.
The museum has established itself as a center of expertise on the first tank battle of the Second World War, a cultural asset that the region can be proud of.
Based on information from the official source: Commune d'Orp-Jauche (05/10/2026)