Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Petty Officer J. J. Fisher, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J. J. Fisher. A.B., H.M.S. “Alexandra”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (J. J. Fisher, P.O. 1st Cl., H.M.S. Comus.) impressed naming; Khedive’s Star 1882; together with an enamelled Royal Naval Temperance Society Medal, usual light pitting from star, otherwise generally nearly very fine or better (4) £280-£320

Joseph James Fisher was born at Alverstoke, Southampton, on 5 May 1863, and joined the navy as a Boy 2nd class on 30 June 1878. He served aboard Alexandra from 12 March 1880, becoming Ordinary Seaman in May 1881 and Able Seaman in September 1881, serving in that ship until the end of January 1883. He received his L.S. & G.C. medal on 15 June 1891 whilst serving aboard Comus and was discharged to join the Royal Fleet Reserve on 9 May 1901, receiving his final discharge on 14 August 1910. Sold with copied medal roll and record of service.