"Napoleon's Iconic Hat Fetches Record-Breaking $2.1 Million at French Auction"
TL;DR
Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic bicorne hat, faded and damaged over the centuries, sold for over $2 million at an auction in France. The hat was initially valued at $650,000 to $870,000 but exceeded expectations. The winner of the auction remains anonymous and will pay a 28.8% commission fee, bringing the total cost to approximately $2.1 million. Other items from Napoleon's collection, including swords and firearms, were also sold.
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