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Description: | Although the Battle of Copenhagen was a victory, it did not achieve the same level of popularity with the British public as the Battle of the Nile. However, Nelson?s reputation remained undiminished and objects associated with him, such as this hat which he wore at Copenhagen, attained the status of relic within his lifetime. This hat, given by Nelson to his sword cutler, Mr Salter of 73 The Strand, was displayed in the shop window with a black card cut out, which indicated where the chelengk, a gift from the Ottoman sultan, was worn.
Given by Nelson to his sword cutler, Mr Salter of 73 Strand. The firm subsequently presented it to the RUSI. See Royal Naval Exhibition (Chelsea) 1891 Cat 3349. RUSI Trafalgar Centenary catalogue 1905.
caption: Image D6749 Cut Out to White (For Dressed to Kill publication)
caption: Image D6749 Cut Out to Black (For Dressed to Kill publication) | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Sailor chic RUSI cocked hats Personal objects Cockade Copenhagen Nelson Nelson's great battles Royal Naval uniform regulations 1795-1812: Flag Officers (full dress) Vice-Admiral Horatio Salter Nelson the man | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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