The medal's obverse bears portrait of Archibald Ashley Welch, left, on raised center field. Around top, ARCHIBALD ASHLEY WELCH; in exergue, 1859-1935; signed at right shoulder, KILENYI
The reverse bears legend, FORTY FIVE YEARS / AN OFFICIAL OF THE / PHOENIX MUTUAL / LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY / PRESIDENT / 1924 - 1935
The circular medal measures 76.3mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. No mintage is reported.