A silver disc bearing a diagonally crossed silver caduceus and chain fouled anchor, surmounted by a gold lyre; all within a dark blue designation band, edged in silver, inscribed with U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH and MUSIC ENSEMBLE between two stars, all silver.
The crossed caduceus and fouled anchor are indicative of the U.S. Public Health Service. The lyre is emblematic of music and performance; its color of gold exemplifies excellence.