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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