Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Faithful Service Cross Of 1914 Hold Fullsize: silver

Fullsize: silver

Significant tarnishing and deterioration of the metal and plated features is evident

the obverse with a central blue enameled disc bearing a gilt and finely-detailed profile of Philip I

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Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Faithful Service Cross Of 1914 Hold Fullsize: silver(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 bearing a central monogram of Prince Adolph, the arms bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE 1914 (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914), unmarked, measuring 36. 36 mm (w) x 40. 55 mm (h), weighing 9. 0 grams, in near mint condition.