United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive with three die-holes for attachment

with three die-holes for attachment to the cap

on period ribbon and broach

fixed in position with the shell rivets

Gablonz an der Neiße

two Paratrooper Badges (in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive with three die-holes for attachmentInstituted 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