The shaped crest centered by a gilt-stenciled medallion inscribed UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 1819, over parcel-gilt and ebonzed spindles above the saddle seat, raised on bamboo-turned legs joined by stretchers; the reverse with brass plaque inscribed 'Thomas E. Martin, Jr.Class of '49 UVA Alumni Association in Appreciation of your Loyalty and Service to the University October 5, 1974'.