Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 Archive (HJ Schulterklappe)

(HJ Schulterklappe)

Instituted in 1928 (two-piece construction

original ribbon with pinback

rim engraved 9966 PTE J

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 Archive (HJ Schulterklappe)In 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