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Description: | Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) the capture of Porto Bello, 1739, and the attack on Cartagena in 1741. Obverse: Full-length figure of Vernon, facing to right, sword in right hand; he receives with his left the sword tendered by 'DON BLASS', who faces Vernon on both knees, body thrown back. Line enclosing legend. Legend: 'THE SPANISH PRIDE PULL D DOWN BY ADMIRAL VERNON'. Name is placed over Blass's head. Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed one, two, three, all sailing to right. Boat in entrance to harbour. Spires pointing to first letter L and W. I. Line enclosing legend. Legend: 'WHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY'. Exergue: 'NOV 22 1739'. A disastrous attempt was made to capture Cartagena in April 1741. In the event, the Spanish commander Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta, successfully defended the city against the British.
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 | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Vernon Blas de Lezo y medals Olavarrieta G. Bradbury Edward | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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