Paul Tracy; Nelson had lost his eye before the Nile. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Details about Vintage Eye Patch Toby Pitcher Jug Lord Nelson Brown Pottery England 7 71 3" Vintage Eye Patch Toby Pitcher Jug Lord Nelson Brown Pottery England 7 71 3" Item Information. S S p P 5 7 J 1 8 o R 6 C n s o r e d. Pottery Creamy White Green Pitcher Lord Nelson 6-73 Made In England 4 … I believe he wore a shade, not a patch, over his 'good' eye. Nelson did not actually lose his eye, and was still able to distinguish between light and dark, but the sight was gone. His elevation to supreme hero, almost a deity, was confirmed as his state funeral on January 9, 1806, was solemnly witnessed by tens of thousands. Contrary to popular belief, Nelson never wore an eye patch. There is still vigorous debate about whether British naval hero Lord Nelson — who was blind in one eye — wore an eye patch. 10 Although it is a common misconception that he wore an eye patch, Lord Nelson actually wore a green shade over his forehead for comfort. Nelson and Norfolk Exhibition: Norwich Castle Museum opens tomorrow . Vintage Eye Patch Toby Pitcher Jug Lord Nelson Brown Pottery England 7 71 3" Pre-Owned. Condition: Used The nearest he got was a green shade worn like the peak of a cap. He lost the sight of his right eye but neither he nor the statue on Nelson's Column have ever been seen with an eye patch. Pirate ships were famously egalitarian and democratic. It is widely believed that Nelson wore an eye-patch to cover the wound, but in fact this is not true – he had no need for a patch as the eye appeared normal – only the vision had gone. 68.23.224.34 17:36, 17 May 2005 (UTC) There is no evidence that Nelson ever wore an eye patch, though there is pretty conclusive evidence of the shade. From United States. 'Nelson & Norfolk' Exhibition opening 29th July 2017 . or Best Offer. From shop Saltofmotherearth. Furthermore, Nelson complained of photophobia, requesting green eye shields for both eyes, which he hung from the brim of his hat. It’s also possible that pirates wore eye patches and British officers didn’t because their crews were structured differently. Nelson disobeyed Admiral Hyde Parker at the Battle of Copenhagen, putting a telescope to his blind eye and saying "I see no ships". Vintage HORATIO NELSON Lord Admiral, Chalkware Head Eye Patch, Battle of Trafalgar, Napoleon's War, Saltofmotherearth Saltofmotherearth. - False. 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