United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel United Republic of with a 42 mm long

with a 42 mm long knurled pin

and red rayon threads

(Deutsches Afrikakorps Ring)

"TOE" (Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs) reverse

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel United Republic of with a 42 mm longInstituted 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