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Medal - George II Capture of Portobello
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1739 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The Royal Arms of Great Britain displayed on a crowned shield, flanked by the lion and unicorn supporters on either side, with elaborate foliate scrollwork in the field below. A ribbon below the shield bears the motto of the Order of the Garter, and the initials G R appear in the upper field to either side of the crest. The whole composition is rendered in high relief. |
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| Obverse script | Latin/French |
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| Reverse description | A detailed bird's-eye view of Portobello harbour with the town and fortifications visible in the background, and six fully-rigged men-of-war under sail arranged in the foreground waters in relief. The circular legend surrounds the entire scene, and the maker's initials I W appear in the exergue at the bottom. |
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