Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 GTRexclude one with a nut and

one with a nut and bolt combo

within a blue enameled ring bearing an inscription of “BAYERISCHER KRIEGERBUND - DEM VERDIENST” (“BAVARIAN WARRIORS LEAGUE - FOR MERIT”)

becoming the 31st Burma Light Infantry in 1901 and the 91st Punjabis in 1904

He was discharged upon demobilization on September 15

this single-spring type was intended for triggering the detonator attached to the charge when a 150-pound pressure was applied and released

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 GTRexclude one with a nut andIn silver, a memorial cross, reverse engraved 669429. PTE. P. THORNS., full size, reverse arm marked STERLING, light wear, very fine. Footnote: Percy Thorns was born in Toronto Canada in March 1889. He had experience with the Queens Own Rifles when he enlisted on January 15, 1916, with the 166th battalion. He left Halifax in October 1916, arriving in England on the 28th of the month. He was transferred to the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles on November