Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, Civil Division, C.1930 United Republic of Presumably the picture was sent

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

"Condor Legion" Wound Badge - Silver grade

He began his tour of duty in the Vietnam theatre on September 1

Mellish was named Temporary 2nd Lieutenant on June 13

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, Civil Division, C.1930 United Republic of Presumably the picture was sent"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