Collection of Material relating to Admiral of the Fleet Lord Terrence Thornton Lewin (1920-1999) Acquisition File Reference REG03/002734; REG07/000117 - Objects ID Number Item Category Item Name Title Description ZBA4321 Edged Weapons Midshipman's Dirk, Dirk which belonged to Admiral of the Fleet Lord 1891 pattern Lewin(1920-1999). The dirk has a lion's head pommel from which is attached a blue and gold dirk knot. The mane extends the length of the back-piece. The white fish-skin grip is bound with three gilt wires. The cross- guard with slightly inversed arms has acorn finials and in the centre is a plaque with a crown and anchor within a wreath. The steel blade is straight, flat-backed with a spear point. It is etched with the crown over GR and a crown over an anchor. The black leather scabbard has a gilt top and mid locket and a gitl chape with a pronounced shoe. Both lockets are fitted with rings for suspension. Engraved on the top locket: T I LEWIN. There is a steel spring at the top of the back edge of the locket which engages with a hole in the rear quillon. The number of the scabbard is ZBA4321.1. Admiral Lewin entered the Navy in 1939 and served in the Home and Mediterrenean Fleets, the Malta and North Russia convoys and the invasion of North Africa. Among other commands after the war, he was Commodore, HM BRITANNIA 1957-58, commanded HMS HERMES 1966- 67; First Sea Lord and Principal ADC to the Queen 1977- 79; Chief of Defence Staff during the Falklands War 1982. Lord Lewin was Chairman of the Trustees of the National Maritime Museum 1987-1995. ZBA4321.1 Edged Weapons Scabbard Scabbard belonging Scabbard for the mid's dirk belonging to Lord Lewin. to Lord Lewin Page 1 of 24 ZBA4322 Edged Weapons Sword Commissioned Commissioned officer's sword which belonged to Admiral Officer's sword of the Fleet Lord Lewin (1920-1999). Gilt solid half basket hilt with raised bars and crown and anchor badge. Folding flap on the reverse side pierced to take the button on the scabbard. Lion's head pommel and back-piece with white fish-skin grip bound with three gilt wires. Wilkinson blade, straight and flat backed. It is etched with acorns and oak leaves together with a crown over an anchor and crown over GR. Flag officer's scabbard, black leather with gilt top locket, mid locket and chape all decorated with oak leaves and acorns. There are suspension rings attached to the top and mid lockets. The sword is in a chamois slip (ZBA 4322.2). ZBA4322.1 Edged Weapons Scabbard for officer's Scabbard for officer's sword sword ZBA4322.2 Edged Weapons Chamois cover for Chamois cover for officer's sword officer's sword ZBA4322.3 Edged Weapons Case for officer's Brown leather case for commissioned officer's sword. sword ZBA4323 Navigational Binoculars Kriegsmarine Prismatic binoculars with a leather covering. The Instruments binoculars eyepieces focus independently (there is no central focussing wheel). There are loops for a carrying strap (now missing). The binoculars also have a leather case, which is badly damaged. The case is dated 1943 and both the case and the bincoulars have the letters 'beh' inscribed on them. This was the code for Ernst Leitz - during the Second World War, the Germans used these codes to conceal the identity of their suppliers. Both the bincoulars and the case also carry the swastika and eagle symbol of the German Third Reich. The binoculars formerly belonged to Thomas Thornton Lewin (1920- Page 2 of 24 1999). Lewin entered the Royal Navy in 1939 and served in the Home and Mediterranean Fleets, Malta and North Russian convoys and the invasion of North Africa. Among other commands after the Second World War, he was Commodore, HM Britannia (1957-58), commanded HMS Hermes (1966-7), subsequently becoming First Sea Lord. He was Chief of Defence Staff during the Falklands War, 1982. Lord Lewin later served as Chairman of the Trustees of the National Maritime Museum (1987-95). ZBA4323.1 Navigational Case for binoculars Case for Case for Kriegsmarine binoculars. Instruments Kriegsmarine binoculars ZBA4324 Navigational Officer of the Watch This achromatic telescope has a tapering leather-covered Instruments telescope barrel and silvered-brass fittings, including a single draw tube, a sliding sunshade and a pivoted eyepiece cover. The objective lens cap is missing and the leather covering is now badly damaged. The maker's name is inscribed on the draw tube as 'Gieves Ltd. No. 8890', with the owner's name engraved on the collar of the barrel. In addition, the number XII is roughly inscribed in a number of areas, presumably as part of the manufacturing and assembly of the item. The telescope formerly belonged to Thomas Thornton Lewin (1920- 1999). Lewin entered the Royal Navy in 1939 and served in the Home and Mediterranean Fleets, Malta and North Russian convoys and the invasion of North Africa. Among other commands after the Second World War, he was Commodore, HM Britannia (1957-58), commanded HMS Hermes (1966-7), subsequently becoming First Sea Lord. He was Chief of Defence Staff during the Falklands War, 1982. Lord Lewin later served as Chairman of the Trustees of the National Maritime Museum (1987-95). Page 3 of 24 ZBA4325 Uniforms Trousers Royal Naval Uniform trousers belonging to Adm-Fleet Terence uniform: pattern Thornton Lewin (1920-1999). Plain navy wool trousers, 1953 with a silk lined waistband, and cotton pockets. They have two side pockets, and a zip fly with a button and hook closure. Six plastic buttons are attached to the waistband for braces, a flap and two buttons are placed on either side of the waistband for adjustment of fit. Text of the maker's label as follows: 'Moseley and Poundford Ltd, ORDNANCE ROW, THE HARD, PORTSMOUTH' typed below 'Sir Terence Lewin 28-1-77 1112.' ZBA4326 Uniforms Jacket Royal Naval Admiral of the Fleet undress jacket belonging to Adm- uniform: pattern Fleet Terence Thornton Lewin (1920-1999). Blue wool 1953 jacket with silk lining. Admiral of the Fleet sleeve lace, metal loop and fabric loop for one shoulder strap (handstitched). Six sewn loops for aiguillettes. Two side pockets, one breast pocket, one inside pocket. Double breasted with eight 1953 pattern flag officers gilt buttons - Queen's Crown above a foul anchor, within a laurel wreath with a rope twist edge, two plastic buttons inside for support. Admiral of the Fleet sleeve lace - top stripe with curl, three 1/2 " stripes, one 1 3/4" stripe on cuff. Two covered buttons behind the lapels to which the aiguillettes attached. Medal ribbons: Order of the Bath, Royal Victorian Order, Distinguished Service Cross, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with rose, Africa Star, War Medal 1939-45, with oak leaf, Silver Jubilee medal, Queen Elizabeth II. ZBA4327 Uniforms Jacket Royal Naval Admiral of the Fleet's ceremonial day dress coat, uniform: pattern belonging to Adm-Fleet Terence Thornton Lewin (1920- 1953 1999). Wool tail coat with a white collar edged with gold lace and silk lined. The collar closes with hooks and Page 4 of 24 eyes. The collar and sleeves are lined with with white silk, the body of the coat with black silk, quilted in the back. The coat is fitted with a shoulder strap and seven sewn loops for aiguillettes. The device on the shoulder strap is a crown over crossed batons within a laurel wreath (the crown is the 1953 Queen's Crown). The shoulder strap also has the Royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II - the whole mounted on gold lace with a button above. The coat is double breasted with six buttons on each side, and four on the tails. There are two pockets in the tails. There is a false pocket on each side decorated with three gilt buttos and a flap decorated with false button holes. The buttons are the 1953 pattern flag officers' pattern - a Queen's Crown above a foul anchor, within a laurel wreath with a rope twist edge. The coat has Admiral of the Fleet's sleeve lace - top stripe with curl, three 1/2 " stripes, one 1 3/4" stripe on cuff. ZBA4328 Uniforms trousers Royal Naval Ceremonial day dress trousers belonging to Adm-Fleet uniform: pattern Terence Thornton Lewin (1920-1999). Blue wool trousers 1953 with 1 1/4" gold lace hand sewn to the sides. Silk lined waistband with a pocket. Six braces buttons and a red pair of Moss Bros braces attached. The trousers have a zip fly and are fastened with a metal hook. Maker's label text: 'Gieves Limited, London, by appointment to H.M. The Queen, Makers of Livery Hats. By appointment to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh Naval tailors & outfitters.', ' Plymouth 6/4/62 T.T. Lewin 5598'. ZBA4329 Uniforms Jacket Royal Naval Admiral of the Fleet's undress jacket belonging to Adm- uniform: pattern Fleet Terence Thornton Lewin (1920-1999). Blue wool 1953 jacket with black silk lining (white in the sleeves). Turn down collar. Metal loop and fabric loop for one shoulder Page 5 of 24 strap. and six sewn loops for attachment of aiguillettes. Two side pockets, one breast pocket, one inside pocket. Double breasted with eight 1953 pattern flag officers gilt buttons - Queen's Crown above a foul anchor, within a laurel wreath with a rope twist edge, two plastic buttons inside for support. Admiral of the Fleet sleeve lace - top stripe with curl, three 1/2 " stripes, one 1 3/4" stripe on cuff.