Mystery medal

[Larrister]

Hello,

Here's a pic taken at the Kreigsschule in Hanover.

My question is: What type of award-medal is the soldier saluting at right wearing around his neck?

It is shaped like a 5-pointed star.

Cheers Larry

[Larrister]

Closeup view.

[Ken S]

Hmmmm?

Okay, I'll admit I'm stumped. I also noted that he seems to be the only one in the whole group who is wearing any type of award.