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Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the Duke of Argyle
Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the Duke of Argyle. Admiral Vernon three-quarter left, a baton in left hand, right hand on the muzzle of a cannon, ship (left). Legend: 'VICE . ADMIRAL . VERNON . NON . DORMIT . QUI . VINCIT.' (Vice-Admiral Vernon; he who conquers does not sleep.) Reverse: Duke of Argyle, facing left, face front, leaning on a plinth on which rests his coronet (right), trophies (left). Legend: 'IN . HUNC . INTUENS . CLARUS . ESTO .' (Be honourable, looking upon this man.) Below on a ribbon: 'DUKE OF ARGYLE.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0891 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | After 1739 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward Campbell, John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 39 mm |