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

Gablonz an der Neiße

The saucer is glazed deep rich blue

fixed in position with the shell rivets

on period ribbon and broach

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