Mint condition cylindrical missile, in special presentation case; missile cylindrical, with slight tapering to larger diameter warhead, then tapering down to conical but blunt warhead; cylindrical tail section, around single protruding nozzle; tail section affixed with six equidistant vanes or partitions; electrical igniter wires, with red and black plastic insulation, inserted or recessed around nozzle section; tail section with copper colored ring near end, facing nose, and shiny aluminum ring around other end of tail section; yellow stenciled lettering around bulbous warhead; carrying or presentation case, tan leather or plastic, with gold colored fleur de lis insignia on top and gold colored trim; probably brass lock and hinges; light tan colored fabric inside case; silver-colored, non-ferrous mettalic rectangular label on top missile of case. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Rockets; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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