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.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0884 |
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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 |