United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel United Republic of It is maker marked with

It is maker marked with the Carl Julius Krebs (Kronenkrebs)

"TOE" (Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs) reverse

embarked Madang for Torokina on Bougainville Island

RAF "For Your Guidance" What to do on Leaving the Service and How to do It Booklet

and red rayon threads

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel United Republic of It is maker marked withInstituted 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