Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757)

Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757). Obverse: Admiral Vernon; bust, face forward in a long wig. Legend: 'The Hon.ble EDW.D VERNON Esqr VICE ADMIRAL of the BLUE.' Reverse: Fleet under sail; two vessels passing each other and three boats under oars in foreground; above, Fame blowing a trumpet.

Object Details

ID: MEC0884
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1739
People: Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 39 mm