MEDAL 153723

MEDAL 153723
Description: Post Medieval copper alloy medal. The medal commemorates the capture of Portobello on the 21st November 1739, by Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), using only six ships. Obverse legend: THE.BRITISH.GLORY.REVIV.D.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON Reverse legend:HE.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY. //COURAGE AND//CONDUCT
Date: 1739 - 1800

Object type: MEDAL

Last import: August 15, 2017
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