EXHIBIT 23.2


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



         We consent to the reference to our firm, Capraro, Centofranchi,  Kramer
& Co.,  P.C.,  under the caption  "Experts,"  and to the use of our report dated
March 14, 1996, on the consolidated  balance sheet of DHB Capital Group Inc. and
Subsidiaries,  as of December 31, 1995, and the related consolidated  statements
of income (loss),  stockholders'  equity  (deficit) and cash flows for the years
ended  December 31, 1995 and 1994, in the  Registration  Statement of The Lehigh
Group Inc. on Form S-4 dated September 9, 1996, and the related Prospectus.



                                   /s/ Capraro, Centofranchi, Kramer & Co., P.C.
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                                   /s/ Capraro, Centofranchi, Kramer & Co., P.C.

South Huntington, New York
September 13, 1996