Medal commemorating Admiral Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739 and Chagres, 1740
Medal commemorating Admiral Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739, and Chagres, 1740. Obverse: Half-length figure of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) (right), baton in right hand, cuff up to the elbow; left hand extended. Fort (left), below it inscribed 'FORT CHAGRE'. Trophies (right) - a banner with St Andrew's cross, sword, battleaxe, trumpet and cannon. No line enclosing legend. Legend: 'IN MEMORY OF ADMIRAL VERNON'. Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed one, two, three, four sailing to right, two to left. In harbour entrance a large boat with three men and a flag. One tower and one steeple pointing at letter E and to left of W. No line enclosing legend. Legend: 'WHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY'. Exergue: 'NOV 22 1739'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1068 |
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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 1740 |
People: | Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |