In center circle of ornamented pentagram, Minerva stg. facing, resting l. hand on fasces and holding up with r. hand a shield against discord, fleeing l., nude from waist up, holding snakes in hands and turning hd. back to r.
Reverse
(hand engraved) The Congress/ -to- / Thomas (M) Reed,/ -LATE A PRIVATE OF- / Co. "C" 27th Regt. New Jersey/ Volunteers