The Swedes were notorious plunderers in the 30 year war. Vast fortunes were made from war booty. I’m sure they were in both Thorns. They seem to have occupied the Polish one in mid 1600s but its coat of arms is an angel apparently. The inscription seems rather like the Nertherland coin. One other clue is I have seen those crosses on a Hospitaller sword (Order of St John) so if either Thorn was a place for Hospitallers then that could be it.
Last edited by Victrix; 21st January 2026 at 09:39 PM.
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