On front around the portrait: "WILLIAM WOOD GERHARD MEDAL" to left of portrait, "1809"; to right of portrait, "1872"; signed "RT // 1925"; on reverse: "THE PHILADELPHIA PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY HONORS ZEAL IN RESEARCH, WILLIAM BOYD 1957" around a snake entwining a lamp of learning mounted on a pedestal; incised on edge: "Medallic Art Co. NY Bronze"