The medal's obverse bears portrait of B. D. L. Southerland, half left. Around top, B. D. L. SOUTHERLAND
The reverse shows view of B. D. L. Southerland's birthplace with trees. In exergue, COMMEMORATING THE / ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE BIRTH OF / B. D. L. SOUTHERLAND; in streamer, 1829 - APRIL 10 - 1929
B. D. L. Southerland was a school principal in the Ninth Ward of New York City.
The medal's obverse was designed by Charles Keck, the reverse by Jonathan M. Swanson. Both sides were sculpted by Franz Eue.
The circular medal measures 63.7mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1929-022