Germany. A First War Period Hindenburg Cross, with its matching Boutonniere

(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918). A bronzed metal (magnetic) cross pattée with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse inscribed with “1914/1918” within an open-ended laurel wreath; the reverse plain; maker marked with an unknown mark on the reverse; measuring 37.20 mm (w) x 37.21 mm (h); weighing 17.0 grams. Accompanied by its period original boutonniere; in overall extremely fine condition.