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 TAS AED BARNARD PATRON PECHEUR ANGLAIS. COURAGE ET DEVOUEMENT 1874'. On Edge: 'ARGENT'. Fitted with a ring and tricolour ribbon.

Possibly Thomas Barnard (1816-1896) Rowhedge, Essex, who was a smack owner, lifesaver, salvager and pilot,. Active 1829-1881.