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This message pouch was dropped by Maj. H.A. Dargue on February 17, 1927 at Tocopilla, Chile during the U.S. Army Pan American Goodwill Fight. The pouch also contains a letter of greetings to the citizens of Tocopilla.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MEMORABILIA-Events

Physical Description

Yellow fabric pouch with streamer

Dimensions

3-D: 17.8 x 10.8 x 3.8cm (7 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.)

Materials

Cotton, metal

Inventory Number

A19600007000

Credit Line

Donated by Felix Layat

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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