International. An Order Of Saint Catherine Of Mount Sinai, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 Auction Archive A Royal Flying Corps Headquarters

A Royal Flying Corps Headquarters communique described the pair's exploits: "2/Lieut

Order of the Lion -In silver and enamels

First tag is stamped "CAN R267211 AIRMAN BT BLATCHFORD CE RCAF" on the obverse and "AB" on the reverse

this sabre features an 1

International. An Order Of Saint Catherine Of Mount Sinai, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 Auction Archive A Royal Flying Corps HeadquartersIn the fine French style with eight hand filed and detailed arms, with a white enameled Maltese cross affixed by four pins, with a silver Jerusalem Cross in each quadrant, crown affixed by two pins, within a red enamel ring radiating flames inscribed in gilt letters POUR BAILLER SA FOI (to convey her faith), reverse with two stays as well as pin assembly, makers cartouche of Pouteau, well hallmarked on catch and pin with boars head denoting French