Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 GTRexclude becoming the 31st Burma Light

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

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

(ii) Brazil

the obverse bearing a dedication to Maschinistenmaat L

marked on the base of the pendilia and the suspension ring with an FR denoting Rothe manufacturing

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 GTRexclude becoming the 31st Burma LightIn 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