Instituted in 1928 (two-piece construction
the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “VERDIENST” (“MERIT”)
(HJ Schulterklappe)
Page 12 features a Swiss visa with the official stamp of the Legation of Switzerland in Romania and an unidentified signature
and some photographs have become loose
Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Thorns, KIA June 1917 Archive Instituted in 1928 (two-piece constructionIn 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