Gilt medal, in a glazed mount, 23.7mm diameter, 7.97 gram.  No legend. Victory places wreath on head of Britannia.  Rv. Engraved within wreath of olive and oak, HORATIO NELSON ESQUIRE  THE SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED around, COMMODORE AND FIFTH IN COMMAND ON THE 14 OF FEB:  MDCCXCVII.  Edge of mount inscribed in raised letters CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1905.  Eimer —; BHM —.  Some stains, otherwise Unc.

The design copies the official Royal Navy Flag Officer's gold medal, diameter 51mm, issued 1793-1815. Lord Nelson was the recipient of one of the 6 large medals awarded for the Battle of Cape St Vincent.