Sterling silver commemorative medal. The medal is molded on one side with the inscription "Benson . Vermont . 1776 . 1976 ." around the edge and the logo for the US Bicentennial celebration in the center. The other side is molded with a rectangular map showing rivers and trails with a 6-pointed star in the center. The medal is encased in a round plastic disk. The edge is etched, "Ster 83".