United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive There is a 25 mm

There is a 25 mm (w) x 31

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

which later was replaced by the Spanish Campaign Medal

on period ribbon and broach

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive There is a 25 mmInstituted 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