Hi Mike
Here they are. These were the names suggested at at the Ex-Servicemen's Conference held in Capetown on 2 March, 1921. I see that it wasn't so much related to a name for the BL but for naming the British Empire Service League.
This was to be to provide: "aftercare for Imperial soldiers" (makes them sound like some household appliances...)
The names were, in order of preference: 1) Comrades of the British Empire 2) ]British Legion of Comrades 3) British Empire Federation of Comrades
Interesting to see the use of "federation" , "legion" and repeat use of "comrades"
Actually not that potty after all but the B.E.S.L. was probably the best!
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