Medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, 1739.
Bronze.
Associated with the Battle of Porto Bello, War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1741) 1739.
The obverse of the bronze medallion shows the bust of Admiral Vernon with the legend ‘THE BRITISH GLORY REVIVD BY ADMIRAL VERNON’. The reverse depicts Vernon’s six ships entering Porto Bello’s harbour. The inscription reads ‘HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY’ with ‘BY COURAGE AND CONDUCT’