Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 GTRexclude the interior of the lid

the interior of the lid lined with a cotton-silk blended fabric

with a single visible rivet holding the obverse eagle’s head in place

Army General Identification Badge

Many photos carry a stamp on the reverse by photographic studio Lange from Brunswick

the obverse bearing a raised depiction of the All-Seeing Eye

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 GTRexclude the interior of the lidIn 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