Description: | Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Admiral Vernon full length, facing profile right, in a cocked hat, baton in left hand, sword in right, standing on a platform; ship (left) gun (right). Legend: 'IN . PORTO . BELLO . THER, S . NOT . HIS . FELLOW'. Legend, (inner): 'ADMIRAL VERNON'. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, cupola pointing to second letter L, gabled building I. Legend: 'HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY . . ' Exergue: 'NOV 22 1739'.
caption: Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739; obverse
caption: Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739; reverse |