Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Faithful Service Cross Of 1914 Hold As far as could be

As far as could be ascertained

As stated on the dust jacket: "A milestone publication

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

and Acting Corporal Albert J

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

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Faithful Service Cross Of 1914 Hold As far as could be(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.