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: Two half-length figures: Vernon facing three-quarter left, baton in left hand, right extended in front of Commodore Charles Brown, who faces right, with baton in right hand. No line enclosing legend. Legend: 'ADMIRAL VERNON AND COMMODORE BROWN'. Exergue: 'TOOK PORTO BELLO'. Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed two and four, all but right-hand lower one sailing to left. No line enclosing legend. Legend: 'WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739'. Exergue: 'GOD PRESERVE THE ENGLISH FLEET'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1006
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 Brown, Charles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 37 mm
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