measuring 405 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard
within a blue enameled ring bearing an inscription of “BAYERISCHER KRIEGERBUND - DEM VERDIENST” (“BAVARIAN WARRIORS LEAGUE - FOR MERIT”)
marked on the base of the pendilia and the suspension ring with an FR denoting Rothe manufacturing
the wreath is constructed of laurel leaves towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side
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 measuring 405 mm in lengthIn 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