Image: Medalla Lezo y 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 the Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo (Don Blass) with his two legs, on his knees giving his sword to admiral Vernon. After the crushing defeat suffered by the English fleet in the battle of Cartagena, the medals were retired, but some were saved. The medal says "The pride of Spain humbled by Ad. Vernon". Naval Museum of Madrid.
Title: Medalla Lezo y Vernon
Credit: Own work
Author: Avieso
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