France, Republic. An Award Group To Colonel Maxime Arié; French Air Force consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac silvered and patinated (light version

silvered and patinated (light version by this maker)

and Franco-Prussian War Army Veteran's Association Medal 1870-1871 (silvered bronze

Nels Thompson of Osceloa

who in turn gave it to his brother

The sabre is in an overall near extremely fine condition

France, Republic. An Award Group To Colonel Maxime Arié; French Air Force consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac silvered and patinated (light versionA Second War Group to Colonel Maxime Ari; French Air Force National Association of Reserve Officers of the Army Air Force; Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander, Fifth Republic (silver gilt and enamels, 61. 6 mm x 83. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on full length neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, in its case of issue, marked "MONNAIE DE PARIS" on the inside lid, named to "COLONEL (H) ARIE 1989." in the medal bed); Order of the Legion