MAKER'S MARK S. D'AW, LONDON, 1981

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, formerly known as the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association, is a British charity that helps all serving and ex-Service men and women who have lost limbs, or lost the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing rehabilitation activities and welfare support. Formed as a national charity in 1932 it operates throughout the United Kingdom. It celebrated its golden jubilee in 1982. HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, served as the charity's Patron from 1948 until 2004.