Germany, Third Reich. A Horse Driver’s Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer Auction Archive the Order of the Indian

the Order of the Indian Empire formally became The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire and was divided into two classes: Knights Commander and Companions

measuring 25 mm (w) x 29

as worn (48cm long)

Was admitted to  No

marked "OSTRUP" on the hanger

Germany, Third Reich. A Horse Driver’s Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer Auction Archive the Order of the Indian(Deutscher Fahrerabzeichen). Constructed of bronze, depicts central horse driven chariot, within an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a raised letter R, reverse maker marked L. Christian Lauer, Nrnberg Berlin, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting an elongated round wire catch, measuring 40. 02 mm (w) x 50. 33 mm (h), weighing 17. 5 mm grams, in very fine condition.