Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Royal Coat of Arms, 'G.R.' above. Exergue (on ribbon): 'EH DIEU ET MON DROIT MON.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello Harbour and ships. Legend: 'PORTO . BELLO . TAKEN . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON . WITH . SIX . MEN OF WAR ONLY . NOV : THE . 22 . ANNO DOM . 1739.' No line enclosing legend.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0900 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Events: | War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 |
Date made: | After 1739 |
People: | Vernon, Edward |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 39 mm |