Cast of a medal commemorating Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Casts of each side of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon. Obverse: Admiral Vernon facing right, with a baton in left hand; a cannon to his right and an anchor to his left. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV'D . BY. ADMIRAL . VERNON'. Reverse: The action at Porto Bello, 1739. Legend: 'HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY. NOV.22.1739'. SEC0401-0404 are mounted together on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0401 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 |
| Date made: | 22 Nov 1739 |
| People: | Fitzwilliam Museum; Vernon, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 37 mm |