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The Order of St Lazarus contained both hospitallers and military brothers, some of whom were lepers. Did they ever advertise the fact they carried an incurable disease on the battlefield, either to warn friend or intimidate foe? If so, what did others think about them?

by /u/Skipp_To_My_Lou in /r/AskHistorians

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