Lot 394
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Four: Major R.H. Isacke, Northumberland Fusiliers, India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Hazara 1888 (2nd Lt., 2nd Bn. North'd. Fusrs.); Queen's South Africa, two clasps, Belmont, Modder River (Capt., 1st North'd. Fus.); 1914 Star, with bar (Major, North'd. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaf (Major), lacquered, good very fine (5)

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Four: Major R.H. Isacke, Northumberland Fusiliers, India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Hazara 1888 (2nd Lt., 2nd Bn. North'd. Fusrs.); Queen's South Africa, two clasps, Belmont, Modder River (Capt., 1st North'd. Fus.); 1914 Star, with bar (Major, North'd. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaf (Major), lacquered, good very fine (5)
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Lot Essay

Major R.H. Isacke served in the Hazara Campaign of 1888 and in the Second Boer War. In the latter conflict he took part in the Battles of Belmont, Enslin, Modder River and Magersfontein. During the Great War Isacke was employed on the Staff and in other capacities, during which period he was wounded and Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 22.6.1915 refers).