Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross Newly Listed which started the so-called “Waldheim

which started the so-called “Waldheim affair”

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

and contained within fitted case of issue

and as order came from the left

to Acting Chief Armourer in October 1892 and to Chief Armourer in June 1895

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Loyal Service Cross Newly Listed which started the so-called “Waldheim(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.