Cast of a medal commemorating the attack on Cartagena, 1741
Cast of a medal commemorating the attack on Cartagena, 1741. Reverse: A view of the forts and city, one warship inside the entrance sails left: outside two others sail left, to the left a boat under oars. Legend: 'TRUE BRITISH HEROES TOOK CARTHAGENA'. In base: 'APRIL 1741'. SEC0405-0408 are mounted together on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0407 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | War of Jenkins' Ear: Attack on Cartagena, 1741 |
| Date made: | Mar 1741 |
| People: | Fitzwilliam Museum |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 37 mm |
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