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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) the capture of Porto Bello, 1739 and the attack on Cartagena. Obverse: Admiral Vernon in a cocked hat facing left (left) receiving a sword from Admiral 'DON BLASS' on left knee (right), stern of a ship (right). Legend: 'THE . PRIDE . OF . SPAIN HUMBLE .D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON'. Exergue: Leaf ornament. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships; spires pointing at letter E, right of W, gabled building L.O. Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY'. Exergue: 'NOV. 22 . 1739.' Vernon bombarded Cartagena in 1740 and a disastrous attempt was made to capture the city in April 1741. On this occasion the Spanish commander Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta, successfully defended Cartagena against the British.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1024 |
|---|---|
| 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 Olavarrieta, Blas de Lezo y |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |
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