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Medal commemorating the capture of Cartagena by Admiral Vernon: CM.1422-1911

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Medal commemorating the capture of Cartagena by Admiral Vernon

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1911) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1741

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.6 mm Diameter 38.6 mm Weight 13.28 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Don Blass facing left kneeling between Vernon and Chaloner Ogle, presents his sword to Vernon

  • Text: Legend: THE . PRIDE . OF . SPAIN . HUMBLED . BY . AD. VERNON.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two ships entering Cartagena harbour; Don Blass in a boat with a chain boom

  • Text: Legend: THEY TOOK CARTHAGENA APRIL 1741
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1422-1911
Primary reference Number: 229421
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Medal commemorating the capture of Cartagena by Admiral Vernon" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/229421 Accessed: 2024-11-24 09:07:55

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