United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal to Pte. Abbot, Grenadier Guards Republic of to conclude a ceasefire agreement

to conclude a ceasefire agreement with the headquarters of General Eisenhower

The cap measures 275 mm in width x 290 mm in depth x 130 mm in height

on an affixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its period original and full size sash

all constructed of silvered and patinated zink and on loops for suspensions from period original ribbons

In his Department of Veterans Affairs Report

United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal to Pte. Abbot, Grenadier Guards Republic of to conclude a ceasefire agreementInstituted 1899. In silver, full size, rim officially impressed 8312 PTE A. ABBOTT. GREN: GDS:, with CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE and BELFAST clasps, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Private A. Abbott, of the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards, is on the medal roll for the South Africa Medal for the Second Boer War. The Grenadier Guards served with distinction in the Second Boer War (18991902) as part of the elite Guards Brigade.