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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: Full-length figure of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), (three-quarter left), sword upright in right hand, left on hip. A small cannon pointing left, behind Vernon, his right foot standing on the long trail. Ship (right), sailing right. Inscription below a castle with three towers, (left): 'HAVANAH' Line enclosing legend. Legend: 'ED : VERNON ESQ : VICE ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE'. Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed one, two, three, all sailing to right. Line enclosing legend. One steeple pointing left of letter I. Legend: ': WHO . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY'. Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC1084
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
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