Obverse: An oval shield with motto and an inscribed ribbon below surmounted by a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson. Around shield 'TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO.' On ribbon: 'PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT'. Legend: Inner line, 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY' (below) 'NATUS SEP. 29. 1758.' Outer line, 'HOSTE DEVICTO REQUIEVIT'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a ship of the line at anchor. Legend: 'THE LORD IS A MAN OF WAR EXODUS C.15.V.3.' (below) 'VICTORY OFF TRAFALGAR OVER THE COMBINED FLEETS OF FRANCE AND SPAIN OCT.21.1805'. The medal is suspended from a piece of crimson ribbon. This medal is said to have been the gift of Mr. A. Davison to the officers and men of the Victory.