Stunning pens and tribute.
Until a couple of weeks ago, I had no idea of what ANZAC was or is. It was PenPal's wonderful wife, Wilma that explained the significance while she graciously escorted my wife and I around the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
A very humbling but memorable experience.
Thank you Australia, thank you New Zealand and of course thanks Wilma for enlightening us.
Thanks Skip, i haven't been to the Canberra memorial yet, one day i will make, i also wish to see the POW memorial in Ballarat, my Grandfather is listed on it
i hope you enjoyed your time Downunder .. its a rather large country and a couple of weeks is no where near enough to see even a small part
MIK,
Those pens are an extraordinary tribute to the sometimes unrecognized sacrifices of both Australian and New Zealand service people.
Being a (naturalized) Australian citizen, I am quite aware and appreciative of the significance of ANZAC contributions.
I would very much like it if you could make available for purchase some Special Edition pen blanks as you have shown above. When I say Special Edition, I mean direct from you. Direct from you would enhance their significance.
Would this be possible, please ?
Thanks Mal, just send me a message if you want some of either of the blanks, i do have orders for the Slouch Hat Blanks at the moment and i will be making a % donation to the RSL for each one sold, the Siera Blank is an on going design
Several generations Australian Anzac Day recognises the Services to our country during the World War 1 and since, its been around 100 yrs and the nations of Australia and New Zealand provided Service people,to commemorate our coming of a nation in every area in Australia and Annual Dawn service and others to honour the memory of these and since veterans. It is extended now to all service men and woman . Very special day of rememberance for us. My wife Wilma went with Skiprat and his dear wife through parts of the Australian War Memorial on Skippies brief visit with us,my undercarriage was not up to the walking needed on that day so I waited in the car park. I visited Anzac Cove in Turkey a number of years ago we regard it as hallowed ground.
Peter..
Thanks Pete ... Good to hear that you showed Skiprat around while he was here
Magnificent Pens Mik,
Spectacular Blanks, and I love the inclusion of the Art Work of Julie-Anne Kilmartin.
Absolutely Stunning,
Congratulations, to the Both of you.
Brian.
Thanks Brian, the pens both were very much loved by all in attendance at the RSL yesterday , i believe that they had their best ever ANZAC Day raffle ... which is AWESOME, the committee members were all very quick to shake my hand yesterday afternoon in thanks