Obverse: Head of France with diadem (left). Legend: 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE'. Reverse: An oval shield with inscription having as supporters a female figure (left) holding a laurel branch, and Mercury (right) with caduceus, both standing on a pedestal decorated with an olive branch (centre). Legend: 'MINISTERE DE LA MARINE ET DES COLONIES'. Inscription: 'A PETER MELVILLE MATELOT ANGLAIS SERVICES A LA MARINE MARCHANDE FRANCAISE 1876'. Fitted with a loop and ring and tricolour ribbon.