United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Buy Now a secondary five point star

a secondary five point star of clusters of five silver rays with a laurel wreath in each quadrant is superimposed

in solid silver (

from February 1st to 4th

Pilot's Wings (red

82 mm (w) x 25

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Buy Now a secondary five point starInstituted 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