02-20-2003, 03:14 PM
Marc,
Thanks for the clarification.
In that case, it's not clear to me why would the government allowed the awards go to the auction?
Wouldn't it be just easier for everyone to make a deal with the family and pay them what they wanted?
From the reports that Charlet provided, the total value of Marshals awards is withing 100,000 euros, which should not be a big deal for the stateof France, especially in case of a person of such historical significance.
The fact that the State was about to retain the award explains the why prices were so low - why would anyone bid if you are not going to get the awards anyway?
William
Thanks for the clarification.
In that case, it's not clear to me why would the government allowed the awards go to the auction?
Wouldn't it be just easier for everyone to make a deal with the family and pay them what they wanted?
From the reports that Charlet provided, the total value of Marshals awards is withing 100,000 euros, which should not be a big deal for the stateof France, especially in case of a person of such historical significance.
The fact that the State was about to retain the award explains the why prices were so low - why would anyone bid if you are not going to get the awards anyway?
William












