Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Admiral Vernon three-quarter left, face profile, a baton in left hand. Legend: 'BRAVE VERNON MADE US FREE.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello and ships. Legend: 'NO SEARCH UPON THE SEAS SHAL BE.' Exergue: 'PORTO . BELLO.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0888 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 |
| Date made: | After 1739 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 mm |