Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen, Principality. An Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity on fine quality brown doeskin

on fine quality brown doeskin backing

central vertical crease and cracking in the corners)

overlaid with a Gold applique set with a green enameled crown on a pebbled gilt field

interior lid with a padded dark blue pillow with loop for placement of the ribbon

cast with a semi-hollow reverse

Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen, Principality. An Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity on fine quality brown doeskin(Ehrenkreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 17 December 1856 by Prince Gnther Friedrich Carl. (Issued 1870 1918). In silver, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the center, obverse centre with a gilded silver applique bearing a blue enameled medallion with a gilt lion rampant, the reverse with a centerpiece of identical construction bearing a royal monogram, on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon,