Medal commemorating the capture of Cartagena by Admiral Vernon
Method of acquisition: Unknown (1911) by Unknown
Production date: AD 1741
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40.9 mm Diameter 40.9 mm Weight 17.78 g
Inscription present: Full length figure of Vernon facing right, sword in one hand, staff in the other: before him a cannon; behind him a ship
Inscription present: Ships enter Cartagena harbour; others inside bombing forts: soldiers on sea shore
Accession number: CM.1424-1911
Primary reference Number: 229408
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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