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Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello, 1739 by Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757)

Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello, 1739 by Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757). Obverse: Admiral Vernon (three-quarters left), face front, baton in left hand, finger at E. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV.D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNO'. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, flagstaff B.E, spire L.L. Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY.' Exergue: 'BY . COURAGE . AND CONDUCT.'

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Object Details

ID:	MEC3017
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: 36 mm