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Medal - Admiral Vernon Carthagena
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1741 |
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| Weight | 10.37 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A naval battle scene depicts multiple sailing warships in the harbour approaches to Cartagena, with a chain barrier stretched across the channel. The forts of Cartagena are rendered in schematic relief across the upper field, with smoke rising from cannon fire. The inscription DON / BLASS appears in the central field, and the date APRIL 1741 is placed in the exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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