Medal cast

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Admiral Vernon's bust, right face profile in a long wig. Legend: 'EDW : VERNON . ESQ : VICE . ADMIRAL 1739'. Reverse: Ship in full sail, right. Legend: '. SUCCESS . TO . THE . BRITISH . FLEET .'

Object Details

ID: SEC1012
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 23 Jul 1739; 1739
People: Vernon, Edward; Royal Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 39 mm
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