Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Historical Artifacts
Admiral Vernon "Vernon and Brown" Commemorative Medal
Title
Admiral Vernon "Vernon and Brown" Commemorative Medal
Date
1739
Medium
Copper
Dimensions
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description
Copper struck medal with obverse showing two half-length figures; Vernon at left, facing three-quarters to the right; Brown at right, facing left; both hold batons; surrounding legend: "ADMIRAL VERNON AND COMMODORE BROWN." Reverse depicts group of ships entering harbor with legend: "TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY"; in exergue: "NOV 22 1739."
Credit Line
Gift of Commander Leander McCormick-Goodhart, R.N.V.R.
Object Number
1945.19
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
