{"title":"VE-Day 80th Anniversary","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ve-day","title":"VE-Day - 80周年記念ペン","description":"\u003cp\u003eヴィクトリー・イン・ヨーロッパ・デー、通称\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVE-Day、\u003c\/strong\u003eは、連合国が第二次世界大戦におけるドイツの無条件降伏を正式に受諾した日であり、ヨーロッパにおける第二次世界大戦の公式な終結を意味します。 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eこの歴史的な日、そしてナチスの圧政からヨーロッパが解放された日から、2025年5月8日で80年を迎えます。\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Tide Has Turned\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/1436\/files\/09_eisenhower_order_of_the_day.mp3?v=1717414515\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eこの80周年を記念し、Conway Stewartはウィンストン・チャーチルの有名なVE-Dayスピーチの一節をバレルに彫刻した VE-Day 80th Anniversary Pen を発表しました。ロンドン・ホワイトホールの保健省のバルコニーから歓喜する群衆に向けて行われた、その全文は以下の通りです。\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eGod bless you all. This is your victory! It is the victory of the cause of freedom in every land. In all our long history we have never seen a greater day than this. Everyone, man or woman, has done their best. Everyone has tried. Neither the long years, nor the dangers, nor the fierce attacks of the enemy, have in any way weakened the independent resolve of the British nation. God bless you all. My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great British nation as a whole. We were the first, in this ancient island, to draw the sword against tyranny. After a while, we were left all alone against the most tremendous military power that has been seen. We were all alone for a whole year. There we stood, alone. Did anyone want to give in? \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[The crowd shouted “No.”] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWere we down-hearted? \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[“No!”] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe lights went out and the bombs came down. But every man, woman and child in the country had no thought of quitting the struggle. London can take it. So we came back after long months from the jaws of death, out of the mouth of hell, while all the world wondered. When shall the reputation and faith of this generation of English men and women fail? I say that in the long years to come not only will the people of this island but of the world, wherever the bird of freedom chirps in human hearts, look back to what we've done and they will say: 'Do not despair, do not yield to violence and tyranny, march straightforward and die if need be-unconquered.' Now we have emerged from one deadly struggle - a terrible foe has been cast on the ground and awaits our judgement and our mercy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eジョージ6世国王が1945年5月8日午後9時に世界に向けて行った、有名な戦勝放送の一節も、キャップに彫刻されています。 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There is great comfort in the thought that the years of darkness and danger in which the children of our country have grown up are over and, please God, for ever. We shall have failed, and the blood of our dearest will have flowed in vain, if the victory which they died to win does not lead to a lasting peace, founded on justice and established in good will. To that, then, let us turn our thoughts on this day of just triumph and proud sorrow; and then take up our work again, resolved as a people to do nothing unworthy of those who died for us and to make the world such a world as they would have desired, for their children and for ours. This is task to which now honour binds us. In the hour of danger we humbly committed our cause into the Hand of God, and He has been our Strength and Shield. Let us thank Him for His mercies, and in this hour of Victory commit ourselves and our new task to the guidance of that same strong Hand.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e国王のスピーチを聴くには\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"King George VI VE-Day Speech\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WwWvoVvk7IU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eこちら\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e物語を語るペン\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcepastedcontent1\"\u003eConway Stewart VE-Day 80th Anniversary Pen は単なる筆記具ではなく、歴史そのものを宿す一本です。1905年以来Conway Stewartが培ってきたエレガンスを込めて仕上げられたこの万年筆には、18ct 2トーンゴールドのペン先が装着されています。ペン本体は高密度ブラックアクリル製で、スターリングシルバーのリングを配し、幅広のキャップバンドにはホールマークが刻印され、品質と来歴を証明しています。キャップの頂部には、あの有名な赤いポピー(\u003cem\u003elest we forget).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eが飾られています。このギョーシェ彫刻とヴィトリアスエナメル仕上げのポピーボタンはスターリングシルバー製です。しかし、このペンを真に特別なものにしているのは、その彫刻です。バレルには、歓喜する群衆を前に行われたチャーチルの象徴的なVE-Dayスピーチの言葉が刻まれ、“jaws of death”や“while all the world wondered”といったフレーズが、決して屈することのなかった国家の不屈の精神を物語っています。一方キャップには、この歴史的な日を象徴するジョージ6世国王の戦勝スピーチの一節が刻まれています。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e世界限定80本のリミテッドエディションです。各ペンのバレル末端にはエディションナンバーが彫刻されています。\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e万年筆またはローラーボールでご用意しています。\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conway Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55011358638456,"sku":"ve-day","price":620.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/1436\/files\/48064modified.jpg?v=1748943286"},{"product_id":"ve-day-rollerball","title":"VE-Day - 80th Anniversary Pen · Rollerball","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictory in Europe Day, otherwise known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVE-Day, \u003c\/strong\u003eis the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces, and was the official end of World War II in Europe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be 80 years on 8th May 2025 since this momentous day, and the liberation of Europe from Nazi tyranny.\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Tide Has Turned\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/1436\/files\/09_eisenhower_order_of_the_day.mp3?v=1717414515\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo commemorate this 80th Anniversary, Conway Stewart have launched the VE-Day 80th Anniversary Pen with an excerpt of Winston Churchill's famous VE-Day speech engraved around the barrel. His full speech from the balcony of the Ministry of Health in Whitehall London to the cheering crowds is as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eGod bless you all. This is your victory! It is the victory of the cause of freedom in every land. In all our long history we have never seen a greater day than this. Everyone, man or woman, has done their best. Everyone has tried. Neither the long years, nor the dangers, nor the fierce attacks of the enemy, have in any way weakened the independent resolve of the British nation. God bless you all. My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great British nation as a whole. We were the first, in this ancient island, to draw the sword against tyranny. After a while, we were left all alone against the most tremendous military power that has been seen. We were all alone for a whole year. There we stood, alone. Did anyone want to give in? \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[The crowd shouted “No.”] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWere we down-hearted? \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[“No!”] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe lights went out and the bombs came down. But every man, woman and child in the country had no thought of quitting the struggle. London can take it. So we came back after long months from the jaws of death, out of the mouth of hell, while all the world wondered. When shall the reputation and faith of this generation of English men and women fail? I say that in the long years to come not only will the people of this island but of the world, wherever the bird of freedom chirps in human hearts, look back to what we've done and they will say: 'Do not despair, do not yield to violence and tyranny, march straightforward and die if need be-unconquered.' Now we have emerged from one deadly struggle - a terrible foe has been cast on the ground and awaits our judgement and our mercy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso a section of King George VI's famous victory broadcast made to the world at 9pm on the 8th May 1945 is engraved around the cap. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There is great comfort in the thought that the years of darkness and danger in which the children of our country have grown up are over and, please God, for ever. We shall have failed, and the blood of our dearest will have flowed in vain, if the victory which they died to win does not lead to a lasting peace, founded on justice and established in good will. To that, then, let us turn our thoughts on this day of just triumph and proud sorrow; and then take up our work again, resolved as a people to do nothing unworthy of those who died for us and to make the world such a world as they would have desired, for their children and for ours. This is task to which now honour binds us. In the hour of danger we humbly committed our cause into the Hand of God, and He has been our Strength and Shield. Let us thank Him for His mercies, and in this hour of Victory commit ourselves and our new task to the guidance of that same strong Hand.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo listen to the King's speech \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"King George VI VE-Day Speech\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WwWvoVvk7IU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Pen that tells a story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcepastedcontent1\"\u003eThe Conway Stewart VE-Day 80th Anniversary Pen is more than a writing instrument—it’s a piece of history. Crafted with the elegance Conway Stewart has been known for since 1905, the rollerball is fitted with a smooth German-made refill. The pen is made in high density black acrylic with sterling silver rings with the wide cap band hallmarked to prove its quality and provenance. The top of the cap has the famous red Poppy (\u003cem\u003elest we forget).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis beautiful guilloche engraved and vitreous enamel poppy button is made in sterling silver.  But what makes this pen truly special is its engravings: etched into its barrel are words from Churchill’s iconic VE- Day speech, delivered as he stood before the cheering masses, with phrases like “jaws of death” and “while all the world wondered” echoing the resilience of a nation that refused to yield, while the cap bears an excerpt from King George VI’s Victory Speech, honoring the royal address that marked the historic day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition of 80 pens worldwide. Each pen has its edition number engraved on the barrel end.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Conway Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55629197083000,"sku":"ve-day-rollerball","price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/1436\/files\/conway-stewart-ve-day-rollerball-1.jpg?v=1786480696"}],"url":"https:\/\/conwaystewart.com\/ja-ca\/collections\/ve-day.oembed","provider":"Conway Stewart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}