The medal's obverse bears bust of Robert E. Lee, facing left. Around, · · · ROBERT · E · LEE; at lower right, 1807 / 1870; signed at bottom, (AF monogram)
The reverse bears Lee on horseback, facing left, Confederate flags to left and right and shouldered rifles visible over ridgeline in background; stylized sun rays behind massive cloud in background.
The circular medal measures 34.7mm and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1962-081