Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross Auction (Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen mit Holzetui)

(Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen mit Holzetui)

in Silver Grade (silvered zinc)

All those reported as "missing" included those that could not be vouched for as having been seen dead or wounded

rising to the rank of Lieutenant

the button held in place via a toothpick on one board and by a safety pin on the other

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross Auction (Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen mit Holzetui)(Steckkreuz fr Treue Dienst 1914). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribboned, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with a central monogram of Prince Adolf, the arms with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE 1914 (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914), the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 35. 74 mm (w) x 40. 34 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.