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146that was in anyway intact that we had seen for 3 months or more. The Germans when leaving had left a lot of Pickelhaubes or helmets. One chap found a pr of German Opera Glasses – others had taken Souvenirs from the dead and wounded Germans. Our officer, Mr Boilleau had secured a Military decoration – the German Iron Cross, others secured ribbons.
The Germans, naturally enough, had taken a pride in their decorations.
Another man had brought in a German bayonet to which there was a tassel attached.
This was another feature of the Germans love of comfort.
They would have a tassel attachment even on their pipes as well as their bayonets.
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