|
This hand painted Battle of Trafalgar Chess Set in a presentation box represents was one of the most decisive naval battles ever fought. In the course of a short October afternoon, the Combined Fleet of France and Spain, with 33 battleships, was defeated by a British force of 27 battleships off Cape Trafalgar, on the south-west coast of Spain. There were many decisive and important battles at sea before Trafalgar - and there have been many others since. But the completeness of the victory, combined with the death of Nelson, have given it a special quality all of its own. It has become a defining moment of British history. To this day, the Royal Navy - and indeed other navies across the world - mark Trafalgar Day with special ceremonies, including formal dinners at which a toast is always drunk to "The Immortal Memory" of Nelson. This hand painted chess set in a presentation box is dedicated to the memory of all those who fought with Nelson, and against him, in a battle where "every individual appeared a hero". Includes chess board Design : Hand Painted - Boxed King Height : 140mm / 5.5 Inches
Theme : Battle of Trafalgar Chess Set SKU : CS0036
|
Theme Chess Sets
