KING GEORGE VI VICTORY MESSAGE TO THE ARMED FORCES OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH
Scarce printed message sent to officers of British Army Navy RAF and Commonwealth troops bearing the victory message of King George VI upon the surrender of Japan. The recipient is instructed to read the message to all men under his command as soon as possible and although this 7 x 9 inch printing is undated it must certainly date from about September 20 1945. The message printed above his name “GEORGE R. I.” reads in part: “…The surrender of JAPAN has brought to a victorious end the war which has engaged our full fighting strength all over the world. I send my heartfelt congratulations to the men and women of my navies armies and air forces throughout the British Commonwealth and Empire…your unflinching resolution and indomitable courage in the face of manifold adversity have earned you the eternal gratitude of your countrymen. Many of your comrades have fallen in the fight. With you I grieve for their loss…With you I look forward to the safe homecoming of those who have had to endure captivity. By God’s mercy the forces of evil have been overthrown but many tasks remain…It is the duty of each one of us to assure that your comrades have NOT died in vain…On behalf of all my peoples I thank you. God bless you all…” Fine condition.