Telescope Once the Property of Admiral of the Fleet R J B Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes GCB, KCVO, CMG, DSO, the plated telescope was made by Ross London, No 22893, engraved to the body ‘R J B Keyes’ in script. Leather covering to the body and the lens cap, this is well worn and damaged. The telescope shows real wear. In need of some restoration. Roger John Brownlow Keyes had a very long and eventful career in the Royal Navy. He joined as a junior officer and took part in anti-slavery operations and was present during the Boxer Rebellion in China. He was said to be one of the first men to climb over the Peeking walls to break through to the besieged diplomatic legations to free them. During WW1, he was involved in many of the major naval actions, including the Dardanelles campaign, the Dover Patrol and the famous naval division raids on Zeebrugge and Ostend. In WW2 he also played an important role with finally being made director of Combined Operations, being responsible for the training and operations led by the commandos.