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Medal cast
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Half-length figure of Vernon, right, a baton in his right hand, his cuff up to the elbow; his left hand extended, a fort on the left inscribed: 'FORT CHAGRE'. Naval trophies in front of the figure. Legend: IN MEMORY OF ADMIRAL VERNON'. Reverse: A view of the port; six ships, placed one, two, three. Four are sailing to right, two to left. In the harbour entrance is a large boat with three men and a flag. Legend: 'WHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY'. Exergue: 'NOV 22 1739'.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC0986 |
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| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of San Lorenzo, 1740; War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 |
| Date made: | 22 Nov 1739; 24 Mar 1740 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 37 mm |