International. A Military And Hospitaller Order Of Saint Lazarus, Breast Star, C.1975 Auction Archive (Gautag Osthannover 1933 Abzeichen)

(Gautag Osthannover 1933 Abzeichen)

Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face

but most likely of German manufacture

iron (magnetic)

engraved "Bp

International. A Military And Hospitaller Order Of Saint Lazarus, Breast Star, C.1975 Auction Archive (Gautag Osthannover 1933 Abzeichen)International; In bronze gilt with light green, dark green and white enamelled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed star base with multiple rays, marked with a "2" on the reverse, 83. 7 mm x 84. 3 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, chipping evident in light green enamels on the centrepiece ring, near extremely fine.