Kathen was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) in 1888 and became the commander of the 3rd Guard Regiment on Foot
minor interruptions in the stitching
the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a silver crowned monogram of Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with silver letters reading “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)
Suspended from a 39 mm long twin link chain
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Gallipoli Star With Case, By Godet Hold Kathen was promoted to Hauptmann(Harp Madalyasi). Instituted in 1915. In silver with red enamels, ball finials on the tips of the star points, German made, marked with five sided star on the pin, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the red enamels on the star points at 5 and 12 o'clock, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, manufacturer's label inscribed "J. GODET & SOHN BERLIN" affixed to the bottom, the inside lid lined in blue