At left the coast of the Bay of Eckernförde with cannon batteries at left and at upper right (this one with three cannons) and the city at center. On the bay tow danish ships are close to the coast, one is burning and sinking (the `Christian VIII`). Engraver`s name below, in exergue.
Obverse lettering
LÖWENSTEIN F.
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
9-line inscription with legend surrounding.
Reverse lettering
ZERSTÖRUNG / D.DÄN.LINIENSCHIFFES /
CHRISTIAN VIII / UND / EROBERUNG / DER FREGATTE / GEFION
_._ ECKERNFÖRDE / 5.APRIL1849
DEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET *