Cast of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Casts of each side of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon. Obverse: Admiral Vernon three-quarter length figure, full-face, baton in left hand; a curved tree to right, the fort and warship sailing left to left. Legend: 'HATH . ONCE . MORE . REVIV'D . THE . BRITISH . GLORY'. Reverse: The capture of Porto Bello. The fleet attacking, ships disposed 3/3. Legend: 'THE HON. EDWARD VERNON . ESQ'. SEC0401-0404 are mounted together on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0403 |
|---|---|
| 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 |