Image: "Toma" de Cartagena por Vernon

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Description: English medal commemorating the "taking" of Cartagena de Indias by admiral Edward Vernon during the War of Jenkins' Ear. The medal depicts admiral Vernon holding a command stick and finger pointing the city, with his fleet behind him. The medal says "Admiral Vernon Vhinning the Town of Carthagana". After the crushing defeat suffered by the English fleet in Cartagena, the medals were retired, but some were saved. Naval Museum of Madrid.
Title: "Toma" de Cartagena por Vernon
Credit: Self-photographed
Author: Avieso
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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