United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive handpainted regimental flag

handpainted regimental flag

white and light blue embroidery on a navy wool base

with three die-holes for attachment to the cap

A wartime photo

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Archive handpainted regimental flagInstituted 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