Allied Military Authority, 2 schilling note for use in Austria acquired by American soldier
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.375 inches (6.032 cm) | Width: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm)
Creator(s)
- Allied Military Government in Occupied Territory (Issuer)
Archival History
The paper currency was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by David J. Majerus.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of David J. Majerus
Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Scope and Content
Allied Military currency, 2 [zwei] schilling, for use in Austria, acquired by Jerold F. Majerus, during his service with the United States Army, 6827th Military Detachment, as part of the stenographic support staff of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, 1945-46
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
2 Schilling Austrian scrip, series 1944. Printed by the Alliierte Militarbehorde.
Subjects
- Soldiers--United States.
- War crime trials--Germany--Dachau.
Genre
- Exchange Media
- Object