Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross, c.1914
                (Kreuz für 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 “FÜR 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.

