DE-7822835 "Fire of Kulmbach" 26 November 1553, during the Second Margrave War, Germany.
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In the Second Margrave War, this alliance invaded Kulmbach on St. Conrad's Day (named after Saint Conrad of Constance), 26 November 1553, and plundered the city. On 21 October 1554 the Plassenburg, whose garrison had hitherto held out against their enemy, was also set on fire and destroyed. The battle is recreated in the German Tin Soldiers Museum in Kulmbach.[2]
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DE-7822835 "Fire of Kulmbach" 26 November 1553, during the Second Margrave War, Germany.
Postcrossing Postcard ID: DE-7822835
Sending Country:Germany
Receiving Country: Australia
Received : 20th Jan. 2019
Distance Travelled: 16,209 kms
Time Travelled: 20 days
In the Second Margrave War, this alliance invaded Kulmbach on St. Conrad's Day (named after Saint Conrad of Constance), 26 November 1553, and plundered the city. On 21 October 1554 the Plassenburg, whose garrison had hitherto held out against their enemy, was also set on fire and destroyed. The battle is recreated in the German Tin Soldiers Museum in Kulmbach.[2]
(Wikipedia)