Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, Civil Division, C.1930 United Republic of before taking up appointment as

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

a partner in the firm

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

stating that he was employed as a Barber between 1917 and 1924

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, Civil Division, C.1930 United Republic of before taking up appointment as"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