Recipient was the brother-in-law of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Keyes of Zeebrugge and Dover!- 1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. S. Bowlby R.N.)- British War Medal. Silver issue- Interallied Victory Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (M.I.D.) Oakleaves (Lt. Commr. H. S. Bowlby R.N.)- The 1939 - 1945 Star. No clasp- The Atlantic Star. No clasp- Defence Medal- War Medal- Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue- Coronation Medal 1937- France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 'Palm' emblem. Reverse dated 1914-17Sold together with below original items::- Leatherette plush hinged carrying case. Internal silk panel with 'Spink & Son' Ltd makers logo- Portrait studio photograph of recipient in Naval Uniform and Cap with medal ribbons-up circa 1925- Large photo 1911-12 Delhi Durbar 'Special Service Squadron' on HMS Medina with their Majesties- Original Admiralty Mention in Despatches Certificate for Gallipoli Landings in April 1915- Coronation Delhi Durbar 1911 Admittance to their majesties Amphitheatre Delhi, named with diagramThe last mentioned a 'Rare' - and valuable - item of Delhi Durbar ephemeraCaptain Hugh Salvin Bowlby, had a most impressive History which is summarised - but not restricted - to include the below following highlights:1). Appointed Flag-Lieutenant, with Special Service Squadron: Aboard H.M.S. Minerva on Royal Tour to India, and with their Royal Majesties at the Delhi Durbar 19112). Gallipoli landings, and Evacuation from Gallipoli (2 x MID's and French Croix De Guerre)i). MID: London Gazette: 16 August 1915Quote,Flag Lieutenants L. S. Ormeby Johnson, Hugh S. Bowlby, and Richard H. L. Bevan, who have performed good service in organising with the military the intercommunication between the allied fleets and armesUnquote.The Admiralty awards rolls record more detail per ADM 171/80, under 'Officers mentioned for Service in connection in the landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula on 25th - 26th April 115' below:Quote,Performed good service in organising with the military the inter-communication between the allied fleets and armiesUnquote.ii). MID: London Gazette: 14 March 1916Quote,The undermentioned Officers have been commended for service in despatches received from the Vice-Admiral Commanding the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron, covering the period of the evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula in December, 1915-January, 1916Unquote.Specifically, he was holding the rank of Lieutenant with appointment 'Flag-Lieutenant' aboard the Battleship H.M.S. Lord Nelson at the time, of the evacuation from the Gallipoli Peninsula December 1915- January 1916 and the recommendation in ADM 171/80 states:Quote.Flag-Lieutenant to Vice-Admiral. Did very good work in connection with the signal arrangements for evacuation of Cape HellesUnquote.iii) Decorated with French Croix De Guerre 'Avec Palm' 1914-17. Published in London Gazette issue of 4 December 1917Quote,FOREIGN DECORATIONS.The following Decorations have been conferred 'by the Allied Powers on officers and men of the British Naval Forces for distinguished services rendered during the WarDECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OP THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.Croix de Guerre.......Unquote.The Admiralty awards rolls record more detail per ADM 171/80, below:Quote,Dardanelles 1915-16Unquote.c). Captain (Retired 1934) recalled to active service and command of H.M.S. Philante (a requisitioned armed luxury 'Yacht'. Engaged in escort / convoy duties 1939 -1941d). Captain commanding evacuation of the Lt-Governor's of the Channel Islands (Jersey / Guernsey), aboard H.M.S. Philante, Jersey 1940e). Served under 'Western Approaches Command' and was appointed Naval Officer in Charge Stranraer, Scotland (borne in H.M.S. Fortitude) 2 February 1943 to July 1945Medals Verification: All 10 x medals & decoration, and the 'Mentions-in-Despatches' are all confirmed as entitled per below following medal rolls and other cited sources- 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/89. Medal sent to him serving aboard the Battleship H.M.S. Iron Duke- British War Medal. Silver: ADM 171/89. Medal sent to the Battleship H.M.S. Iron Duke- Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D.: ADM 171/89. MID's London Gazette 15/08/1915 & 14/03/1916- The 1939 - 45 Star. No clasp (active service 23/09/39 - 15/10/141 in Command H.M.S. Philante- The Atlantic Star. No clasp (Confirmed served 39-41, Convoy Escorts 1939-41, Channel Islands 1940- Defence Medal (1939-45, inc shore based 1942-45 Western Approaches Command- War Medal (1942-45 Western Approaches Command. Officer Commanding Stranraer- Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: ADM 171/61 as Flag Lieutenant with Special Service Squadron- Coronation Medal 1937: Coronation Medal Roll 1937- France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 'Palm'. Reverse dated 1914-17: London GazetteHugh Salvin Bowlby, son of Salvin Bowlby (Justice of the Peace & Barrister at Law) and Elizabeth Bowlby (nee Vans Agnew) was a native of Gilston Park, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born on, 18 September 1888. Hugh enrolled in the Royal Navy in 1903, when he joined the training ship 'Britannia'. After successfully 'Passing-Out', his subsequent Naval appointments were: Midshipman 15/11/1904; Sub-Lieutenant 05/01/1908; Lieutenant 01/10/1910: Lieutenant-Commander 01/10/1918: Commander 31/12/1924: Captain (Retired) 08/09/1934. Hugh married Christian Erskine at London on 26 July 1926.Captain Hugh Salvin Bowlby died in he United Kingdom on, 15 June 1977The medals professionally swing-mounted by Spink & Sin, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk ribands on a white metal mounting bar that retains its original long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings.Imperial War Museum Collections: See the archive of 'Private Papers' of Captain H. S. Bowlby that are held and accessible at the Imperial War Museum:Quote,A large collection of official records, mainly copies of signals, operation orders and memoranda, covering his service as Flag Lieutenant and Signal Officer to Vice Admiral J M de Robeck during the latter's commands of Cruiser Force I in the East Atlantic, August 1914 - January 1915, and particularly of the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron at the Dardanelles, 1915 - 1916, and as a Flag Lieutenant to Rear Admiral J A Fergusson in HMS BIRMINGHAM, 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron, at the time of the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in November 1918.Unquote.The recipients Naval Officers service records are extant and accessible at The National ArchivesFor the recipient's companion miniature medals, which are being sold separately, see item code 24995This item is a bully lot by weight & size (it contains a fitted case and ephemera that perforce require to be sent separately), as reflected by postage quoted. International shipping will be additional (at cost) over quote provided.A superb naval officer's groupCondition: Mostly about EF