United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive A wartime photo

A wartime photo

handpainted regimental flag

fixed in position with the shell rivets

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

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive A wartime photoInstituted 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