United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Auction Archive The obverse ricasso is stamped

The obverse ricasso is stamped with a serial number of “4376”

measuring 40 mm (w) x 80 mm (l)

"DEUXIEME RESTAURATION / TITRE I Organisation et composition de le Légion d'Honneur / TITRE II Forme de la décoration et manière de la porter / TITRE IV Modes de réception des membres de la Légion

Canada: Browning copper

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Auction Archive The obverse ricasso is stampedInstituted 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