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Medal - Admiral Vernon Carthagena
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1741 |
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| Reference(s) | Betts#330, McCormick#223 |
| Obverse description | Admiral Vernon stands in full figure to the left, holding his hat in his left hand and a sword at his side, while Don Blass kneels before him on the right presenting his sword in surrender. The label 'DON BLASS' appears in the field above the kneeling figure, and an ornamental shell motif decorates the exergue. The circular legend runs along the beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE SPANISH.PRIDE.PULLD.DOWN.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON. DON / BLASS |
| Reverse description | Five period warships are depicted in relief navigating a harbour, with the fortifications and skyline of Cartagena shown in the upper field. The date 'APRIL 1741' appears in the lower exergue, and the surrounding circular legend runs along the beaded border. |
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