United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive fixed in position with the

fixed in position with the shell rivets

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

The saucer is glazed deep rich blue

Part 3 (published by the Canadian Armed Forces in 1965

A wartime photo

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive fixed in position with theInstituted 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