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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: Half-length figure of Vernon (left), baton in left hand, finger of extended right hand pointing at first letter I. Cuff up to elbow. Fort with three towers flying two flags, (left). Inscription (below): 'FORT CHAGRE'. Curved tree, (right). Line enclosing legend. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV . D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON .' Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed two and four, all sailing to left. Tower and two steeples pointing at letter E, second L and I. Field quite smooth. Line enclosing legend. Legend: 'WHO . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY .' Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739 .' Two leaves below with stems crossed.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1049 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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