Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross Auction along with a handpainted centrepiece

along with a handpainted centrepiece illustrating the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

rising to the rank of Lieutenant

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

(Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen mit Holzetui)

marked “105”

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross Auction along with a handpainted centrepiece(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.