Cast of a medal commemorating the attack on Cartagena, 1741
Cast of a medal commemorating the attack on Cartagena, 1741. Reverse: Outside, a three masted warship is making the entrance to the port; astern three other large warships sailing left. Men and guns have landed to bombard the city. Legend: 'WHO TOOK CARTHAGENA'. In base: 'APRILL 1741'. SEC0405-0408 are mounted together on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0408 |
|---|---|
| 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: 4 mm x 40 mm |