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An image showing 'Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739; obverse'
An image showing 'Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739; reverse'
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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 half left, face profile, baton in left hand. Legend: 'ADMIRAL . VERNON . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships. Legend: 'WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY . NOV . 22 . 1739.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC0905
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: 38 mm