Germany returns 16th-century Polish artifacts looted in World War II
Germany has returned a collection of historic artifacts to Poland in a formal ceremony. The items include 73 medieval parchments and a sacred relic, both taken during World War II. The handover took place on Monday under the supervision of Germany's Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer.
The parchment documents date back to the 16th century. They were originally given to the Kingdom of Poland in 1525 by Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach, the last Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. The same year, on July 1, he also presented the relic of the head of Saint James the Greater to Polish authorities in Kraków.
The artifacts will now return to Polish institutions. Their repatriation follows years of negotiations between the two countries. The items are expected to be housed in museums or archives, where they will be accessible for research and public viewing.
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