WW1 White & Poppe Ltd Named Service Medal 1919 Bronze

A WW1 era named service medal issued by White & Poppe Ltd, dated to around 1919 and commemorating services rendered during the Great War. The obverse features the initials “W.P” within a decorative wreath, while the reverse is engraved:

“Presented to H. Smith by White & Poppe Ltd to commemorate services rendered during the Great War.”

White & Poppe Ltd were a well-known Birmingham engineering firm, producing components and munitions during WWI. This medal represents an important piece of industrial and wartime history, awarded to civilian workers contributing to the war effort.

A scarce and personal named Great War medal, ideal for collectors of WW1 memorabilia and Birmingham industrial history.

Dimensions:

• Length: 30 mm

• Width: 24 mm

Key Features:

• Original WW1 civilian service medal

• Issued by White & Poppe Ltd

• Named example (H. Smith)

• Bronze construction with wreath design

• Commemorates services during the Great War

• Industrial wartime history piece

• Compact collectible size

Condition:

Good vintage condition consistent with age. The medal shows surface wear, light scratches, and areas of patina. Some softening to details and minor discoloration present. Suspension loop intact. Please refer to images for full condition details.