Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross certificate_of_authenticity fraying of the VM ribbon

fraying of the VM ribbon

he attested for overseas service at Valcartier in September 1914

in ground recovered condition

functional spring catch with stud release and intact exterior leatherette hinge

and on April 25

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross certificate_of_authenticity fraying of the VM ribbon(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.