Hannover, Kingdom. A Hannover Medal Bar Hanger Hold soiling evident on the reverse)

soiling evident on the reverse)

The belt incorporates two distinct sections

Kathen joined the Prussian army himself in 1873 as a Second Lieutenant

Instituted 20 February 1915 by Duke Ernst II

detailed Gold lion in each quadrant

Hannover, Kingdom. A Hannover Medal Bar Hanger Hold soiling evident on the reverse)A rectangular bar constructed of bronze and enamels, the obverse bears a central white enamel stripe inscribed with HANNOVERSCHER LANDES KRIEGERVERBAND EV. encompassed at the top and bottom by a yellow enamel stripe, the reverse bears a horizontal pinback and a central hook, and is marked L & W HANNOVER, measuring 43. 03 mm (w) x 14. 55 mm (h), very fine.