124 medals, part of a collection struck to commemorate the victory of Admiral Vernon at Portobello in the Panama Peninsula, with Commodore Brown and only six ships.
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Title of artwork, date
Admiral Vernon medals, 1740
Date supported
1949
Gifted by
Commander L McCormick-Goodhart
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