MR. JUSTICE JACKSON: So you remained out of the Party with Hitler’s consent and approval?
SCHACHT: Yes, of course. I think that is just another reason which will prove that I have never been a member of the Party.
MR. JUSTICE JACKSON: But you did not mention that to the Tribunal when you were giving your reasons for setting out, that Hitler had given permission?
SCHACHT: No, I thought the Tribunal would believe me anyway.
MR. JUSTICE JACKSON: When you received the Party golden swastika, you stated that it was the greatest honor that could be conferred by the Third Reich, did you not?
SCHACHT: I did, yes.
MR. JUSTICE JACKSON: And while you didn’t wear it in your daily life, you did wear it on official occasions, you stated, did you not?
SCHACHT: Yes. It was very convenient on railroad journeys, when ordering a car, et cetera.
MR. JUSTICE JACKSON: From 1933 to 1942 you contributed a thousand Reichsmark a year to the Nazi Party?
SCHACHT: No. Yes, I beg your pardon; from 1937 to 1942.