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: Admiral Vernon three-quarter left, face front, baton in left hand, finger at letters DM. Legend: 'ADMIRAL . VERNON . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships; big building pointing to letter H. Legend: 'WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY.' Exergue: 'NOV 22 1739.' Land stippled.

Object Details

ID: MEC0912
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; Vernon, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 34 mm