Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross
(Kreuz für Treue Dienste 1914). Instituted 18 November 1914 by Prince Adolph. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Prince Adolph, the arms bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE 1914” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914”), unmarked, measuring 36.23 mm (w) x 41.00 mm (h), weighing 16.7 hrams, in extremely fine condition.

