The obverse bears scene with Reverend Davenport preaching the sermon Temptations of the Wilderness to the colonists under large oak tree. Below image in center field, THE DESERT SHALL REJOICE; Around top, QUINNIPIACK; at bottom, 1638.
The reverse bears image of modern New Haven with harbor. Below image in center field, AND BLOSSOM AS THE ROSE; Around, THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW HAVEN - 1938.
The edge bears the marks ROBBINS CO. / ATTLEBORO - BRONZE.
The medal measures 75mm in diameter and was struck by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.