The top is cast brass and says "ADMIRAL FOOTE" across the center. This is surmounted by crossed cannons and a stack of cannonballs while below it is "NEW HAVEN 17." An anchor runs behind the design.

Suspended from the top piece is a cast brass rendition of the Connecticut State Coat of Arms with the three grapevines and then suspended from this is a nutmeg.

Reverse has original pin. Reverse also has a bar where a ribbon was draped but the ribbon is long gone. Reverse also has maker information that reads "DESIGNED AND MADE BY HALL & BRECKENRIDGE, MERIDEN, CONN."

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