Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Cross for Faithful Service
(Kreuz für Treue Dienste). 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, with an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE 1914” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914”), unmarked, measuring 36.54 mm (w) x 40.47 mm (h), weighing 15.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

