Cast of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Cast of a medal commemorating Admiral Vernon and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Reverse: The fleet attacking, ships disposed 1/2/3 sailing left. Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS ONLY. NOV. 22 1739'. SEC0405-0408 are mounted together on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0406 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 39 mm |