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 full length, facing front, sword in right hand, baton in left, standing on the gun-trail, ship (left), gun (right). Gun less upright, gun-trail feathered. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV . D . BY . ADM . L . VERNON .' Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, spire pointing to letters L. L, gabled building W. Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY'. Ns reversed. Exergue: 'NO : 2 :1739'.