The medal's obverse bears reclining satyr eating grapes, syrinx in left hand. Around, BROOKGREEN GARDENS; signed at lower right.
The reverse bears animals and plants native to Southeast: deer, bobcat, two foxes, three ducks, magnolia, cypress, moss. At bottom, SOUTH CAROLINA
This was the 15th of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1987. De Gerenday's wife, Elisabeth Gordon Chandler would design another Brookgreen Gardens medal ten years later. This is the only case of a husband and wife creating medals for the series.
The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.
References: BG 15