Giant sculptured eggs in the Bavarian countryside are not only fun to play with but mark the battle of Ampfing in 1322. Legend has it that each knight of the victorious troops of Ludwig of Bavaria received an egg as his reward and the gallant captain who fought against him received two.
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Press, 13 May 1987, Page 32
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52Giant sculptured eggs in the Bavarian countryside are not only fun to play with but mark the battle of Ampfing in 1322. Legend has it that each knight of the victorious troops of Ludwig of Bavaria received an egg as his reward and the gallant captain who fought against him received two. Press, 13 May 1987, Page 32
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