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Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the 2nd Duke of Argyll
Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and John Campbell. 2nd Duke of Argyll (1678-1743). Obverse: Admiral Vernon, full length, a sword in his right hand, clasping with the other hand that of Commodore Charles Brown, a crown above, a ship below. Legend: 'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV.D: BY ADM.L: VERNON : COMR : BROWN'. Signed 'I. GILES' in exergue. Reverse: Duke of Argyle, facing left, face front, leaning on a plinth on which rests his coronet (right), trophies (left). Legend: 'THE . GENEROUSE : (sic) DUKE : OF : ARGYLE'. On ribbon below: 'NO. PENTIONER'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0894 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | I. Giles |
| Date made: | After 1739 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward Brown, Charles Campbell, John I. Giles |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 37 mm |
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