Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria in a diadem and veil (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a group of soldiers and Africans fighting in the bush for their fallen comrades. Suspended from a bar, and yellow ribbon with a broad black edge and two narrow black central stripes. Bar: "MWELE 1895-6". [this is an un-official bar as none was issued for this action, the name being inscribed on the edge of medal instead]. Inscription on edge: "W.J.MADDEN STO, H.M.S.RACOON. MWELE 1895".