Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Cross For Loyal Service, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity marked with an illegible silver

marked with an illegible silver hallmark

and it has continued to be conferred exclusively upon military personnel since its restoration in 1918

a black cord wrapped around the base of the horsehair

6 Personnel Depot in Toronto on March 19

centre disc with enameled sitting tiger affixed by single screw post

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Cross For Loyal Service, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity marked with an illegible silver(Kreuz fr Treue Dienste 1914). Instituted 18 November 1914 by Prince Adolph. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Prince Adolph, the arms bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE 1914 (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914), unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 40. 84 mm (h), weighing 9. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.