The superb Dunkirk 1940 D.S.O. and Operation Hotbed 1945 Second Award Bar group of nine awarded to Captain V. N. Surtees, Royal Navy, who, after an action-packed war, was additionally recommended for a Decoration for exceptional service during the devastating 1953 North Sea flood whilst Captain-in-Charge of Sheerness Dockyard Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, top-bar suspension adapted for wear, reverse officially dated 1940, with Second Award Bar, reverse officially dated 1945; British War and Victory Medals (Mid. V. N. Surtees); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Arctic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1953, all except first and sixth sometime lacquered, some minor scratches to edge of first, otherwise good very fine (9)