United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive Gablonz an der Neiße

Gablonz an der Neiße

fixed in position with the shell rivets

A wartime photo

The saucer is glazed deep rich blue

white and light blue embroidery on a navy wool base

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive Gablonz an der NeißeInstituted 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