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Valued Member
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Hi Voshus007,
That is a very nice Hawaii example. I have seen some real very low grade examples almost falling apart.
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Valued Member
United States
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I totally agree with Jim, Voshus007 I'd actually prefer those Hawaii snorters in that condition than a regular Hawaii bill in ChUNC! Much more interesting and the history attached to some of them is just priceless.
Also to the 10 Yen war bond, I think that's the most names I ever seen on a snorter. Really nice!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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These are really, really cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey, Lettow--I'm having a hard time reading all the names on the Japanese one. If we want to go for "really wild" . . . . can you check and see if there's a "Charles N. Ploss" (or some variation thereof) on there?  I see a few PA addresses, and my grampa deployed from Seattle following enlistment in Erie, Pennsylvania. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I have seen a short snorter signed by Clark Gable and I think when he sold it he got a very nice hunk of change out of it. If I am not mistaken Hitler offered a $5000.00 bounty, a promotion and extended leave for anyone that could capture him during WW11. I believe he joined to bring publicity to the armed forces because he was at the top of his career when he signed up. Even though he was an airman I doubt he saw much action so the short snorter with his signature on it was told to me to be pretty rare. That is usually who had the short snorters, everyone in the plane would sign them for good luck on the mission
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Valued Member
United States
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I just picked one up a few days ago, it's a Philippines 1 Peso banknote with the 'VICTORY' overprint on the reverse. Only a few signatures but definitely cool.   Edited by peteramadeus
02/25/2013 4:42 pm
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Rest in Peace
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I see five signatures.  This hits on a couple of points. These bills have exactly what attracts many collectors to coins and currency, history, circulation, and a neat provenance. And, we need an ombudsman and forum for upgrading the glossary here at CCF. Awesome thread and pics!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Here's one from the Vietnam era.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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They became so popular that the military made notes for that purpose: Joint Task Force One was the atomic testing on Bikini in 1946 otherwise known as Operation Crossroads   Air Force Souvenir   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Those are great and the first I have seen of that type.
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Valued Member
United States
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Lettow, thats really neat. I've never seen examples like those either. Will be looking out for those at the next Heritage auction.
I think short snorters could be used to commemorate so many occasions today that aren't military related. Neat idea for everyone involved to remember an experience they all shared.
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New Member
United States
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Is there a group or club that deals only in Short Snorters? I have been collecting them for over 5 years and many.
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Posted 02/13/2013 12:37 am
