The obverse bears three iris stalks on left, a map of the New England states labeled VT, ME, N.H., MASS., CONN. and RI. on right. At top, NEW / ENGLAND / GLADIOLUS / SOCIETY
The bronze reverse is empty except for maker's mark ROBBINS CO. / ATTLEBORO - GENUINE / BRONZE.
The bronze medal is inscribed on the reverse, F. H. WILLIAMS / COLLECTION OF / NEW VARIETIES / 1940
The edge is unmarked.
The New England Gladiolus Society was created in 1920 when the Massachusetts Gladiolus Society changed its name to broaden its appeal to growers in all of New England. This date together with the dedication help us narrow down the medal's date, but not by much. Please contact me if you know the artist or the creation date.
The medal measures 51.3mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.