Cast of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Cast of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon. Obverse: Admiral Vernon, on a platform, faces right, baton in right hand, a cannon to his right and a warship to his left. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV'D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON'. SEC0405-0408 are mounted together on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0405 |
|---|---|
| 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 |