More WWII currency I found in same lot

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  1. Arkansaspicker 805

    Arkansaspicker 805 New Member

    I found these interesting as well . What is your thoughts?
     

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  3. rooman9

    rooman9 Lovin Shiny Things

    Well the first note is signed by soldiers. I forgot what these were called. But they would all sign bills for each other. I have one just like yours.
     
  4. Arkansaspicker 805

    Arkansaspicker 805 New Member

    I wonder if any are the same names?
     
  5. lettow

    lettow Senior Member

    All very common, low grade notes.

    The short snorter is the best note in the bunch.
     
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  6. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Yes the first note is a short snorter note.
    Nice find the entire lot.
     
  7. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    yea the short snorter is best, heres some info on them..

    A short snorter is a banknote inscribed by people traveling together on an aircraft. The tradition was started by Alaskan Bush flyers in the 1920s and spread through the military and commercial aviation. During World War II short snorters were signed by flight crews and conveyed good luck to soldiers crossing the Atlantic. Friends would take the local currency and sign each other's bills creating a "keepsake of your buddy's signatures".

    The tradition is believed to have been started in August 1925 in Alaska, United States. Jack Ashcroft and other Bush pilots started the tradition, which resulted in spreading through the United States military. When the short snorter was signed, the collector would have to produce it upon request, if not, they are bound to give the signer a drink.
     
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