1985 White Sands Missile Range 40th Anniversary .999 Silver Medal View Watchlist >
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1985 White Sands Missile Range 40th Anniversary .999 Silver Medal
This .999 fine silver commemorative medal was struck in 1985 to honor the 40th anniversary of the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico—hailed as the birthplace of America’s missile and space activity. The obverse depicts an early V-2 rocket launch at the White Sands Proving Ground (WSPG 1945), flanked by support structures, with the legend “Birthplace of America’s Missile and Space Activity.” The reverse shows the Space Shuttle against the desert mountains, marked “Pioneers in America’s Missile and Space Program,” symbolizing four decades of progress. The edge is inscribed “WSMR WSPG 1945,” a distinctive detail noted in collector references.
Issued as an exonumia piece rather than legal tender, this medal is widely recognized among aerospace and military history collectors. Examples have appeared in specialist collections and the secondary market, often described as scarce. The White Sands Missile Range has played a central role in U.S. missile testing and space exploration, making this silver medal an evocative link between early Cold War rocketry and the Space Shuttle era.
Condition:
In very good condition overall, with light surface wear and faint toning consistent with age. Legends and imagery remain sharp, and the edge inscription is clearly legible, with only minor handling marks visible in areas.
Dimensions/Size:
Diameter: Approx. 39 mm
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Composition: .999 Fine Silver
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