Prussia, State. A Hindenburg Cross for Widows

(Hindenburg Kreuz hinterbliebene Witwen). A blackened 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; on a loop for suspension with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 36.94 mm (w) x 36.88 mm (h); weighing 12.5 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.