Obverse: The head of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem and with her hair tied in a knot. Legend: 'VICTORIA REGINA 1848'. On the truncation: 'W. WYON R.A.' Reverse: Britannia seated on a sea horse, a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Exergue: 'W. WYON R.A.' Inscription on the bar: 'ONYX 1 JANY 1809'. Inscription on the edge: 'HENRY EDWARDS'. The medal is suspended by a straight clasp from a white ribbon, edged dark blue. Only three clasps for this action were issued.