United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive Part 3 (published by the

Part 3 (published by the Canadian Armed Forces in 1965

A wartime photo

handpainted regimental flag

white and light blue embroidery on a navy wool base

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive Part 3 (published by 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