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