United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Buy Now Type III (1894-1918) - Silver

Type III (1894-1918) - Silver

82 mm (w) x 25

Pilot's Wings (red

the top is crowned

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Buy Now Type III (1894-1918) - SilverInstituted November 1, 1892. In silver, rim officially impressed S. DYER, A. B., H. M. S. PHILOMEL. with BENIN RIVER 1894 clasp, dark patina, minor wear, extremely fine. Footnote: HMS Philomel played a supporting role during the British punitive expedition to the Benin River in 1894, part of broader military operations in the East and West Africa campaign. As a Royal Navy cruiser, Philomel assisted in enforcing British control over the region by