United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Auction Archive measuring 40 mm (w) x

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

the type of plane he would fly in combat

the regiment was renamed The Ontario Mounted Rifles and in 1924 it was renamed The Mississauga Horse

The reverse plate is engraved PRESENTED TO P

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Auction Archive measuring 40 mm (w) xInstituted 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