Die Ära der Hammerherren: Als in der Oberpfalz wertvolle Drähte und Bleche gefertigt wurden

Natürlich kam das Eisen in früheren Jahrhunderten auch aus Neuböhmen, aus der Jungen Pfalz und aus dem östlichen Franken. Ein besonderer Verkaufsschlager kam damals sogar aus Amberg.

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