Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross Newly Listed maker marked but indistinguishable on

maker marked but indistinguishable on the ring

1836 to 1929

and as order came from the left

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 263 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

On this voyage

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross Newly Listed maker marked but indistinguishable on(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.