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Medal - George II Battle of Cartagena
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1741 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Two full-length figures in relief standing face to face within a beaded inner border, depicted in contemporary naval uniforms with swords; the left figure, Admiral Vernon, extends his hand toward the right figure, Sir Chaloner Ogle, both shown on a ground line with a decorative shell motif below. The circular legend around the border names both commanders. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse lettering | TRUE BRITISH HEROES TOOK CARTHAGENA DON BLASS APRIL 1741 |
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