The sculpture on the face of a medallion shows a central figure standing atop a globe, holding a staff in the left hand and a victor's wreath in the right. Flanked on either side are maritime elements, including a lighthouse and a sailing ship on the left, and industrial buildings with sailing ships in the background on the right. Heraldic sea creatures decorate the lower half of the medallion. The medallion is circular and crafted from a reddish-brown material, likely bronze or a similar metal. Engravings around the edge read "INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF NAVIGATION TRAVELLING COMMERCE & MANUFACTURES LIVERPOOL 1886." The sculpture's detailing is intricate, displaying historical significance and craftsmanship.