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.

Object Details

ID: MEC0900
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