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 before rosette. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV.D . BY . ADMIRAL. VERNON.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, building pointing to letters L.L, spire T. Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX .SHIPS . ONLY.' Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0929 |
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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; Vernon, Edward |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 37 mm |