Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross Newly Listed and contained within fitted case

and contained within fitted case of issue

and as order came from the left

1836 to 1929

maker marked but indistinguishable on the ring

He was issued two War Service Badges as a member of the 120th Infantry Battalion

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross Newly Listed and contained within fitted case(Kreuz fr treue Dienste). Instituted on 18 November 1914 by Prince Adolph II. A cross constructed of gilded bronze, bearing the inscription FR TREUE DIENSTE 1914 (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914), measuring 35. 82 mm (w) x 35. 81 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combat triangular ribbon, presenting major loss of gilt, and in fair condition.