The crowned and helmeted Royal coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of St. George, inscribed HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (the motto of the Order: evil be to he who evil thinks); lion and unicorn as supporters; below, thistle, rose, shamrocks, and leaks (representing Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales) within banner inscribed DIEU ET MON DROIT (the divine right).
Reverse lettering
THE ELGIN MEDALS DEDICATED BY
PERMISSION TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV
DIEU ET MON DROIT
