both sides of the handle are inlaid with seven pieces of interlocking bone
measuring 30 mm (w) x 370 mm (l)
awarded to members of the Union Defence Forces
the badge is suspended by a lotus flower with green leaves below
a position he remained in until his retirement in 1962
United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel Buy Now both sides of the handleInstituted 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