Cullum Geographical Medal

The gold medal was designed by Lydia Field Emmet.

"On the front is the figure of a young man standing in the bow of a boat.

Inscribed on the face of the medal is: The American Geographical Society of New York.

"[1] "The reverse, to typify achievement and award, bears a female figure – Columbia, the left hand resting on a globe and the right holding out a laurel wreath.

Beneath the right arm is the tablet to bear the record of the achievement for which the award is made.