On traditional square rig, the three white stripes on the collar are commonly said to commemorate Horatio Nelson's three great battles: the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar. However, it is also said that there is no truth in this. Others say that the three stripes were actually a device to ensure the previous collar with two stripes was no longer used.
Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01
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