Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Faithful Service Cross Of 1914 Hold As stated on the dust

As stated on the dust jacket: "A milestone publication

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

As far as could be ascertained

scattered silvering wear on the Steiermark Silver Grade medal better than very fine

he was named a Commissioned Engineer on April 1

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Faithful Service Cross Of 1914 Hold As stated on the dust(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.