Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross Archive label affixed to the bottom

label affixed to the bottom inscribed "19

bronze medal

along with the actual stamped and postmarked 227 mm (w) x 104 mm (h) envelope that the letter came in

the reverse inscribed “DER TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”)

aluminum support plate with swing locking fixture secured to the lugs

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A 1914 Faithful Service Cross Archive label affixed to the bottom(Kreuz fr Treue Dienste 1914). Instituted 18 November 1914 by Prince Adolph. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Prince Adolph, the arms bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE 1914 (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914), unmarked, measuring 36. 23 mm (w) x 41. 00 mm (h), weighing 16. 7 hrams, in extremely fine condition.