The medal's obverse bears portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium, facing right; to left, crown over E; signed at lower right, Alfred Courtens / 1953
The reverse bears recessed cross. Across, SA MAJESTE / LA REINE ELISABETH / PRESIDENTE D'HONNEUR / DE LA CROIX-ROUGE / DE / BELGIQUE; engraved, Melle D. FRISON / 1917 - 1968
Queen Elisabeth of Belgium was the honorary chairwoman of the Belgian Red Cross for many decades.
The circular medal measures 69.9mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by Jules Fonson and Company. No mintage is reported.