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BL sub group?
Hi all
While looking for something "completely different", as The Monty Python sketch would go, I found this. Sorry that the front pic isn't much better but it says B.E.S.L. to the lower scroll. Maker is good old J R Gaunt. As I post this, I have one of Bob Marley's tunes going on in my head.... Thoughts as to period? Mike V, are you there? Hi mate, hope '23 is off to a good start. Actually, best wishes to all for a much better New Year! |
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British Empire Services League?
Kind regards, Malcolm. |
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The British Empire Services League (later the Commonwealth Ex-Services League) was set up to represents the interests of Commonwealth citizens who had served with either the British or Commonwealth Forces.
I have a 'Commonwealth Ex-Services League' Malawi miniature that definitely shows a British Legion connection. Found a 'reference' in a book , "Race, Empire and First World War Writing" , which would date the Jamaica Legion to post WW2. (another article gives a date of 1949) NB: Ex-BWIR Association was for veterans of the British West Indies Regiment. It looks like BESL and later CESL groups initially were aligned/associated with the British Legion but not formally branches . .
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British Legion/Royal British Legion , Poppy/Remembrance/Commemorative. Poppy and British Legion Wanted |
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Hi Mike
Many thanks for that. I knew that you'd know! I have an unfinished one for the New Hebrides I think. |
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Still going strong but noticeable that they aren't using the RBL poppy.
NOTE :The appellation “Royal” was granted by royal assent in 2003. .
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Hi Mike
So a good chance that this is their first badge or dating from the 50's at the latest? Size and pin-back fixing would suggest this. Thanks again for the great info! |
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NB: My Malawi pin has CE-SL , so I'm not sure where it fits in. . .
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Hi Mike
Yes, I once knew a guy whose Dad worked in the trade of badges, mostly bowling and darts clubs. He said that if they got an order for 15 badges they often made 20-30 as the pfaffing around was just not worth it for such a small run. When/ if the club ordered more they just went to the box and sent them off....they then got the reputation for being "very prompt"! |
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