United Kingdom. An East And West Africa Medal 1887-1900, H.m.s. Phoebe, Royal Navy GTRexclude inside the centre

inside the centre

(Medaille für Lebensrettung

surmounted by a gilt crown

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United Kingdom. An East And West Africa Medal 1887-1900, H.m.s. Phoebe, Royal Navy GTRexclude inside the centreBENIN RIVER 1894 (T. G. STRANGE, ACT. 2 SH. COOK, H. M. S. PHOEBE.). Naming is officially impressed in large capitals. Very dark patina, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: HMS Phoebe was a Pearl class cruiser of the Royal Navy, built at the HMNB Devonport and launched on July 1, 1890. She served as part of the Cape and West Africa Station from 1893 until 1897. During this time she participated in the Benin