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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 face profile, baton in right hand (left), Commodore Charles Brown face profile, baton in left hand (right). Legend: 'ADMIRAL . VERNON . AND . COMMODORE . BROWN'. Exergue or base: Concave scallop shell with two large leaves either side. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships; tower pointing to letter E, spires second L. and W. Legend: 'WHO . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY.' Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739'. Two branches below date.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1018 |
|---|---|
| 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 |