United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel United Republic of Early dagger by maker Friedrich

Early dagger by maker Friedrich Herder A

(Deutsches Afrikakorps Ring)

with a 42 mm long knurled pin

continuing to fly and trade on established trading posts for the Hudson’s Bay Company

506th Parachute Infantry Regiment FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GROUND OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY on or about 12 March 1945 in Europe / GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 4th DAY OF March 1948

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to S. Dyer, HMS Philomel United Republic of Early dagger by maker FriedrichInstituted 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