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The sign accompanying the Hermes A-1.

It reads

Hermes

This Hermes missile is an early United States Experimental missile built soon after World War II at White Sands, New Mexico. It was based on the "Wasserfall," a German anti-aircraft missile.

Length:	25 Ft.	Lift-Off Weight:	6,630 Lbs.
Diameter:	3 Ft. 2 In.	Thrust:	13,500 Lbs.