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Medal commemorating Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739 and proposed attack on Havana 1741; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739 and proposed attack on Havana 1741. Obverse: Full-length figure of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), (three-quarter left), sword upright in right hand, left on hip. A small cannon pointing left, behind Vernon, his right foot standing on the long trail. Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed one, two, three, all sailing to right. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1084 Artist: unknown Date: after 1741 Medium: copper alloy Size: 37 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.