These include, amongst others, huge numbers of cutlery or their fragments; buttons; fragments of spectacle frames; and metal objects impossible to identify, as a result of intentional destruction during the operation of the camp or post-deposition processes. A considerable number of objects were also found within the barracks, such as packaging from medicines or dressings, most likely related to the building’s period of operation as a hospital.
Particular attention is drawn to objects hidden by prisoners in the barracks, often under brick floors, including objects made by the prisoners after detention in the camp. The finds include a significant number of hidden pocket knives (possession of which was prohibited in the camp) - seven objects of this type were found under the floor of one of the bunk beds. Other objects often discovered are coins and personal items of prisoners. These include cufflinks, medallions, crosses and commemorative miniature cups. Some of the unique objects obtained during the research are handicraft items made in the camp. In the case of these former barracks 7 and 8, particularly worthy of note is a ring formed from a piece of wire and an embellished cross made from animal bone. An unfinished rose, intricately made from bone, was found in the same place as the bone cross, most likely made by the same person. The described “handicraft” is entirely supplemented by large fragments of semi-raw bone, most likely left for further use, as well as a metal “needle” - probably a sculpturing tool.
The foundations of a non-existent building at the northern barrack B-124,
along with a fragment of the subsequent gutter, on the western side of the courtyard.
Pic. M. Mazurkiewicz