A Collection of Medals for The Battle of Elandslaagte, 21 October 1899

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (4856 Pte. A. Pirie, Gordon Highrs.) suspension claw tightened, edge bruising, otherwise very fine £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for The Battle of Elandslaagte, 21 October 1899.

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Alexander Pirie was born in Aberdeen and enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders in September 1893, aged 18 years, direct from the 3rd (Militia) Battalion. He subsequently served out in South Africa from September 1899 to August 1902, in which period he was present at Elandslaagte, the defence of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek and Belfast. He was discharged in September 1905.