Vernon Medalet Commemorating Capture Portobello 1739 War of Jenkins Ear British
Hi! Up for auction is a bronze 18th century medalet
Issued to commemorate the capture of Portobello in Panama from the Spanish by the British navy in the "War of Jenkins Ear" campaign
All lettering readable, loss of detail on face, trident, and ships. Front: Admiral Vernon. Rear: ships and port
Size: 16g. 2.95mm thick. 37.29mm diam. Within officially recorded varying parameters
The War of Jenkins' Ear was fought between Great Britain and Spain from 1739 to 1748. Most of the fighting took place in New Granada and the Caribbean Sea
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UK Post: Inpost / Royal Mail w/e cheapest. Next day post. Recycled packaging. Combined postage.
UK Periphery: IoM, IoW, N.Ireland, Scots Highlands & Islands, Channels Islands, Royal Mail only
Global: Ebay International Shipping, Tracked
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