Edward Vernon, admiral and commander of the British West Indies fleet (1684-1757). Medal, capture of Portobelo on November 21, 1739 [dated November 22] 1739.

Av. THE. BRITISH. GLORY. REVIV. D. BY. ADMIRAL. VERNON. Admiral Vernon right, holding staff and sword, between cannon right and ship left; shell in finial below his feet.
Rv. WHO. TOOK. PORTO. BELLO. WITH. SIX. SHIPS. ONLY. View of the port of Portobelo with the fortifications of Todofierro, Gloria and San Jeronimo, Admiral Vernon's six ships in the roadstead; in the exergue NOV 22 1739.

Betts 229-232 ; Bronze - 12.62 g - 37 mm - 6 h