Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757)

Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757). Obverse: Admiral Vernon's bust, right face profile in a long wig. Legend: 'EDW : VERNON . ESQ : VICE . ADMIRAL 1739'. Reverse: Ship in full sail, right. Legend: '. SUCCESS . TO . THE . BRITISH . FLEET .'

Object Details

ID: MEC0887
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1739
People: Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm