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Auction: 24111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 409

(x) Three: Chief Engine Room Artificer J.V. Joyce, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J.V. Joyce. E.R.A. H.M.S. "Superb."); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Jas.V. Joyce, Ch.E.R.A. H.M.S. Asia); Khedive's Star, dated 1882, unnamed as issued, court mounted for display, light pitting from star, very fine (3)

James Vivian Joyce was born at Fordingbridge on 26 November 1859 and was a fitter when he enlisted in the Royal Navy as an Assistant E.R.A. on 7 December 1880. Posted initially to Asia, he joined Superb on 9 July 1881 and was still with her the next year at the bombardment of Alexandria. Superb fired 310 10-inch shells during the engagement and received 10 hits in turn. Afterwards Joyce rejoined Asia in December 1883. He was shore pensioned on 2 December 1902; sold together with copied research.

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Sold for
£240

Starting price
£170