Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, Civil Division, C.1930 United Republic of Mellish was named Temporary 2nd

Mellish was named Temporary 2nd Lieutenant on June 13

The attending physician at Kingston noted that Davies "had a slight varicocele previous to enlistment and (that) it gradually became larger & troublesome

before taking up appointment as an instructor at the School of Gunnery

Presumably the picture was sent to either his girlfriend/wife or a family member

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, Civil Division, C.1930 United Republic of Mellish was named Temporary 2nd"Ordin " "Corona Romaniei". Instituted in 1881. Type I (1881 1932 Issue). In silver git with red and white enamels, Romanian crown on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Romania is a chivalric order established on March 14, 1881 by King Carol I of Romania, to commemorate the establishment of the Kingdom of Romania. It was awarded as a state order until the end of