Short Snorters

[Hauptmann]

Hi all,

Hoping these are not considered to be for this section. Although not a coin or medallion they are related to the military and I had no idea of a better place to put them. I'm also hoping they're of interest and if accepted in this section that other members may also have examples they might consider posting.

It's my understanding that "Short Snorters" are pieces of currency that are signed by the crew of an aircraft, ship, etc. and whenever said crew members meet in a bar whoever does not have their "Short Snorter" is then obligated to buy a round for all the other crew present. Sort of the father of the "Challenge Coin".

I checked on Google and here's a link to all the pages I found which may be of interest:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=s...G=Google+Search

My first example is a Hawaii Silver Certificate dated 1935 and with a written date of 12/21/44.

Obverse:

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Reverse:

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This one I found particularly interesting. It's inscribed as being from members of the crew of the only ship in the Cyprian Navy! I believe it's called the S.S. Evagordas. There are signatures from several of the ships officers, parts of which I've found hard to read. Perhaps one of you can make them out a bit better.

Obverse:

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Edited November 22, 2006 by Hauptman

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Closeup of signatures:

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Reverse:

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I'm not positive on this last one but I got it in a job lot from a dealers bin in the hopes that it was indeed a Short Snorter to add to my collection.

Obverse:

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Reverse:

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Well, I'm afraid that's it for my Short Snorter collection... at least for now. I'm always on the lookout for more.

Again I hope these have been of interest. Also again many apologies if these are in the wrong section. If so, Gordon please feel free to transfer them wherever you think they might make a better fit.

Many thanks,

Dan

[bigjarofwasps]

Reverse:

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Well, I'm afraid that's it for my Short Snorter collection... at least for now. I'm always on the lookout for more.

Again I hope these have been of interest. Also again many apologies if these are in the wrong section. If so, Gordon please feel free to transfer them wherever you think they might make a better fit.

Many thanks,

Dan

No No Dan, this thread I find very interesting & its more than welcome to stay!!!! Please post more, as & when you get them. I`m sure the other visiters will find then equally interesting. Thanks for sharing them with us

Gordon