The Gal Gestin was a Hittite

Hittites

The Hittites were a Bronze Age people of Anatolia.They established a kingdom centered at Hattusa in north-central Anatolia c. the 18th century BC. The Hittite empire reached its height c...

 military and administrative title literally meaning Chief of the Wine Stewards. It is considered to be one of most important and prestigious posts of the Hittite Kingdom.

History

As a Gal Gestin a commander was personally responsible for the safety of the king. On most cases he was a member of the royal family and usually the brother of the king. A Gal Gestin would at times also participate in festivals, while like the Gal Mesedi

Gal Mesedi

The Gal Mesedi was a Hittite military and administrative title literally meaning Chief of the Royal Bodyguards It is considered to be one of the most important and prestigious posts of the Hittite Kingdom.- History :...

he could command troops independent from the monarch's jurisdiction.