Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross, C.1914 Archive Although the tunic displays fraying

Although the tunic displays fraying on the bottom of each of the four pockets

92 mm (w) x 25

the arms with inscription “MITT GOTT FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND” (“WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND”)

brown dimpled paper exterior on all sides

each maker marked on reverse with A for F

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross, C.1914 Archive Although the tunic displays fraying(Kreuz fr Treue Dienste 1914). Instituted 18 November 1914 by Prince Adolph. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with a central monogram of Prince Adolph, the arms bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE 1914 (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914), unmarked, measuring 36. 47 mm (w) x 40. 56 mm (h), weighing 16. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.