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Royal Navy Uniforms: Lord Nelson Album

July 3, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Lord Nelson’s reputation as one of the greatest naval minds of the Napoleonic Era is not a modern invention. He was considered a hero during his lifetime, long before Trafalgar, to the extent that many […]

Royal Navy Uniforms: Extant Garments Album

May 8, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

This is a new addition to our Well-Dressed Men album, which until now featured caricatures and paintings of what our favorite Royal Navy officers and sailors wore during the Napoleonic Wars. Thanks to the excellent resources at […]