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Medal commemorating Admiral Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Medal commemorating Admiral Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Half-length figure of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) (right), baton in right hand, left hand extended. Cannon and trophies (right), a fort (left). Near right elbow inscribed 'T B'. No line enclosing legend. Legend: 'IN . MEMORY . OF . ADMIRAL . VERNON'. Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed one, two, three, all sailing to right. Harbour empty. Cupola pointing to letter E, spire 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: | MEC1070 |
|---|---|
| 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 1757 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |