Cast of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Casts of each side of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon. Obverse: Admiral Vernon faces left, sword in right hand, baton in left. To his right a warship, to his left a cannon. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV'D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON'. Reverse: the capture of Porto Bello. The fleet attacking, ships disposed 3/3. Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY . NOV. 22. 1739'. SEC0401-0404 are mounted together on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0402 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 |
| Date made: | 22 Nov 1739 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 x 37 mm |
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