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Subject: Re: Straus(s) and ostrich eyes
Author: Satu   (guest, 213.209.89.102)
Date: February 11, 2004 at 1:10:21 PM
Reply to: Re: Straus(s) and ostrich eyes by Anneza
Hey Anneza!

Yes, ostriches are still quite rare in Germany even nowadays! ;)

But obviously there were some noblemen in medieval Germany who importet their feathers from Africa to put them on their helmets... (which must have been a sight to behold ;D )

Satu

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