The medal's obverse bears seated Franklin, facing half right. Around, NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION
The reverse bears wreath and legend, AWARDED / BY THE / NATIONAL / EXPORT EXPOSITION / TO / (engraved Partrick Carter & Wilkins) / ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE / FRANKLIN INSTITUTE / PHILADELPHIA / 1899
The National Export Exposition ran from September 14, 1899 to November 30, 1899 and was intended to provide
It was supported by Congress, various Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, and other corporate interests, as well as the city of Philadelphia and private citizens. In essence, it was an international industrial fair to demonstrate American goods to an international audience, but also to give American manufacturers easier access to international manufacturing technology.
The circular medal measures 50.7mm in diameter and was struck in silver by the August C. Frank Company of Philadelphia.