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Two German pitch wreaths, 16th/17th century
Two German pitch wreaths, 16th/17th century
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Two German pitch wreaths, 16th/17th centuryUnterschiedlich große Exemplare aus mit Lumpen umwickeltem Wiedengeflecht, das mit einer Masse aus Pech und Schwefel ummantelt wurde. Durchmesser ca. 26 und 30 cm. Pechkränze wurden bei Belagerungen von beiden Seiten verwendet, um hölzerne Schanzen bzw. Kriegsgerät in Brand zu stecken. Die starke Rauchentwicklung konnte zudem zur Einschränkung der gegnerischen Sicht verwendet werden.Sie wurden früher in großer Zahl in den Rüstkammern der Festungen, Burgen und Städte verwahrt.Condition: II -
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Two German pitch wreaths, 16th/17th century

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Hermann Historica GmbH

Hermann Historica GmbH

Grasbrunn / Munich, Germany
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