1950s Bell Labs Western Electric Nike Zeus Missile Project ID Badges of Warren C. Rouse

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  • 1950s Bell Labs Western Electric Nike Zeus Missile Project ID Badges of Warren C. Rouse
  • 1950s Bell Labs Western Electric Nike Zeus Missile Project ID Badges of Warren C. Rouse
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ARTIFACT:

This is a 1950's Bell Labs Western Electric Nike Zeus Missile Project ID Badges of Warren C. Rouse.

Nike Zeus was an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system developed by the United States Army during the late 1950s and early 1960s that was designed to destroy incoming Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile warheads before they could hit their targets. It was designed by Bell Labs' Nike team and was initially based on the earlier Nike Hercules anti-aircraft missile. 

VINTAGE:

1950s.

SIZE:

Approximately Leather ID: 2-13/16" in height x 1-3/16" in width. Plastic ID: 1-3/8" in height x 2-3/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Leather, paper, ink with brass backing, Plastic card with brass loop and steel clip.

ATTACHMENT:

Leather ID: Two posts with clutch-backs. Plastic ID: Clip.

MARKINGS:

W. C. ROUSE
FIELD ENGINEERING FORCE 
WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY on Leather ID

WESTERN ELECTRIC
NIKE ZEUS PROJECT
W. C. ROUSE on Plastic ID

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a utilities collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJV19 LBDEX09/02/25

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The ID shows minor wear only, overall, it is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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