Recently, I got a Bunn Special case with Canadian markings. Can anyone can tell me about an engraving of C A M C and BRITISH EMPIRE SERVICE LEAGUE CANADIAN LEGION? There is also the number 535432 on the case back.

Thank you in advance,

RR

Hey Richard !!

Nice Pick

The aim of the BESL was to provide care, employment and housing. In South Africa the Legion was equal to the challenge. It built on the foundation and continued this good work after World War Two. Thousands of men and women have been assisted in all manner of means and this work carries on to-day. Former National Servicemen and those who were part of the Armed Struggle are assisted with advice and direction.
Sorta like the Veterans Admin. akaVA in the U.S.

regards,
bb

The regimental CAMC sign is Canadian Army Medical Corps,the original name of the Legion,Formed in 1921 was the British Empire Services League

Here is a link to their web site, there is a history page on their home page.

http://www.legion.ca/Home/SiteHome_e.cfm

Tom

Thank you everyone for the information.

It would be great if a Legion members name could be traced to the # on the case back. I sent the following E-mail to the Legion link Tom posted. If they provide a name I'll post it.

E-mail to legion

Recently I bought a pocket watch and it has your logo engraved on the back of it. There is also the number 535432 engraved on the back. I'm wondering if that's a members number and if the watch may have been given as a presentation or award? Is there any information you could provide about the number? I can send pictures of the watch if you like.

Thank you,
Rich

Richard

If you do hear back I would be interested. I have been searching the name & numbers to try to come up with something but no luck so far.

Tom