Schaumburg-Lippe. A 1914 Cross For Loyal Service, First Class Auction marked L/13

marked L/13

England on July 6

both in worn condition

maker marked "Victoria" and marked "Waffen SS" on the bottom

Spurred on by the exemplary war-like spirit of their commander

Schaumburg-Lippe. A 1914 Cross For Loyal Service, First Class Auction marked L/13(Kreuz fr true Dienste, 1. Klasse). A cross constructed of gilt bronze; the obverse depicting a central crowned monogram of Adolf, dated 1914, and inscribed Fr Treue Dienste (German For Loyal Services); the reverse with a vertical pinback; hallmarked on the reverse; measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 36. 29 mm (h); in overall very fine condition. Footnote: With a total of 26 of this Cross for Loyal Service First Class awarded.