Martyn Downer: 1 book
Nelson's Lost Jewel
The Extraordinary Story of the Lost Diamond Chelengk
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2017
Following Nelson's triumph at the Battle of the Nile, he was presented with an extraordinary diamond jewel by the Sultan of Turkey. The chelengk was the Ottomans' highest reward for gallantry and Nelson the first non-Muslim recipient. He adopted it in his coat of arms and theatrically wore the chelengk...
