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Did Bling Doom Nelson?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 14, 2010

“Lord Nelson’s love of bling may be the reason he was shot dead at the Battle of Trafalgar, a medal expert claimed yesterday.” Whether or not Nelson’s fondness for wearing his medals made him an easier target at Trafalgar, one of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Breast Star of the Order of the Bath, Lord Nelson, Trafalgar
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