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Medal commemorating Admiral Vernon 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-quarters left, face front, baton in left hand, finger touching line of legend. Legend: 'ADMIRAL . VERNON . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO'. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships; spire at P. Legend: 'WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY . NOV . 22 . 1739'.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC2956
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:	22 Nov 1739
People:	Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 26 mm