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Medal commemorating Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739 and proposed attack on Havana 1741
Medal commemorating Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739, and proposed attack on Havana 1741. Obverse: Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) full-length, facing front, a sword in right hand standing with right foot on a gun-trail; ship (right). Inscription below buildings (left): 'HAVANAI'. Legend: 'ED.VERNON ESQ: VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE'. Reverse: View of a town and harbour, forts (left) and (right) and ships, spire pointing to letters W.I Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY.' Weak water lines up to forts. Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1083 |
|---|---|
| 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 1741 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 37 mm |