Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Chief Stoker W. J. Isaacs, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (W. J. Isaacs. Stkr. H.M.S. “Invincible”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (W. J. Isaacs, Ch. Sto., H.M.S. Victory) last double-struck in places, light pitting, therefore very fine or better (2) £180-£220

William James Isaacs was born in Stubbington, Hampshire in September 1859. He joined the Royal Navy as Stoker 2nd Class in October 1879, and served with H.M.S. Invincible, March 1882 - December 1885. Isaacs advanced to Chief Stoker in December 1893 and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. in January 1898.