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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 full length, facing profile right, sword in right hand, baton in left, standing on a grooved platform; ship (left), gun (right). Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV . D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON .' Exergue: Elaborate scroll. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, spires pointing to first letter L and I, cupola right of O. Legend: 'WHO . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS .ONLY.' Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739'. Scallop shell and scroll below.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0979 |
|---|---|
| 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 |