DELTA Fountain pen SAMI 1Κ Limited Edition

Sami the Collection, Limited Edition: The Sami people more known as the Lap (Lapp) inhabit the extreme north of the Scandinavian Peninsula and, besides being the only native population in Europe (in Lapland there are traces of Sami going back to the Ice Age, approximately 9600 years ago) is one of the scarcest. Today, the total number of Sami is estimated to be about 75,000, 20,000 of which live in Sweden. To be "Lapp" meant to be a person that practiced the breeding of reindeer, fished and hunted. The pastures are considered today the more important resource on which the traditional culture stands. For centuries the majority population has had a patronizing attitude towards the Sami, which has affected cultural policy and politics. The current and official policy was adopted in 1963 and is expressed in the Parliamentary Records as follows: "The policy of the national state must be to give the Sami-speaking population the opportunity to preserve its language and other cultural customs on terms that accord with the expressed wishes of the Sami themselves." Although the Sami population is not constituted in an independent state, it possesses a representative body, the Sami Parliament, a capital, Karasjok, and their own flag. The Sami collection includes: Sami Celebration Limited to only 63 pieces worldwide offers details in 18 kt solid gold and diamonds, with the traditional filling system, the lateral lever. Sami 1KS Limited release of 963 fountain pens in Vermeil 925‰ sterling silver gold plated, with lateral filling system nominated Special Limited edition. Sami 1K-R2 The Limited Edition comprises both 1963 fountain pens (1K) and roller balls (R/2) in 925‰ sterling silver. The roller ball version is easily convertible into ball pen. Technical characteristics Cap and body Hand turned from solid bars of a blue resin interweaved with rings in resin of various other colors. All versions in this collection offer in the extremity of both the body and cap a three-dimensional ring decorated with typical designs used in Sami's garments. Depending on version is in either in 18 kt solid gold (celebration), Vermeil (1ks) or antiquate silver (1k and R/2) . In the cap the capuchon offers a medal engraved with the symbol of the Sami parliament. Filling system: The celebration and the 1KS versions offer the most traditional filling system, the lateral lever filling system, widely appreciated by collectors and pen connoisseurs. In the 1k version the filling system is by converter or threaded cartridge. Clip : Offers a three-dimensional representation of the Sami flag in a color-scheme achieved with enamel and is in 925‰ Solid Sterling Silver in the 1K and the R/2 versions. The Celebration and 1KS versions offer the same clip in Vermeil. In addition the celebration version is enriched with a precious diamond. Nib : The 18-karat solid gold nib is specially designed, customized and flexible. It is engraved with a depiction of the reindeer people's symbol. Is available in B (BROAD) grade.Serial number : 746.