Austria, Imperial. A First War Period Medal Bar certificate_of_authenticity Appointed to Commission in Imperial

Appointed to Commission in Imperial Army

in silver with a five armed white enameled cross and green enameled laurels

The goggles have seen extensive wear as evidenced by the fraying in the strap and they exhibit a crack in the right lense on the far right side

Footnote: William Henry Sweeney was born on September 8

The document is dated to July 29

Austria, Imperial. A First War Period Medal Bar certificate_of_authenticity Appointed to Commission in Imperial(Bandschnalle). A medal bar with three medals and decorations, consisting of a Honour Cross of the World War 1914 18 with Swords (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918). A straight armed cross patte in bronzed iron, with crossed swords between the arms, the centre obverse displays a laurel wreath encircling the dates 1914 1918, measuring 37. 80 mm (w) x 42. 15 mm (h), and in good condition. An Austrian Legion of Honour cross, the obverse centre