Original U.S. 1954-Dated 2.75" Mk 1 Mod 1 Folding-Fin Aerial Practice Rocket with M423-Type Inert Fuze - Inert German Air Force Luftwaffe Zipper is functional

Zipper is functional

and the metal spine that descends from the spike's baseplate to the edge of the rear visor is also in good condition and still solid though the sides are rolled in from age and more than likely from sitting flat for many years

held closed by a spring loaded catch on the front

The lamp head unscrews

retiring as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate in the 1950s

Original U.S. 1954-Dated 2.75" Mk 1 Mod 1 Folding-Fin Aerial Practice Rocket with M423-Type Inert Fuze - Inert German Air Force Luftwaffe Zipper is functionalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original U. S. 2. 75 inch Folding Fin Aerial Rocket, or FFAR, assembled as an inert training round with a Mk 1 Mod 1 rocket motor, practice warhead, and M423 type fuze assembly. The rocket has been demilitarized for training and display purposes, and the fuze is clearly marked for inert loading only. This example has been demilitarized and is represented as completely inert. No propellant,