Napoleon's hat fetches record $2.1m at auction

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The black bicorne hat, worn by Napoleon in the 19th century, sold at more than double the estimated price, setting a record at the auction. Napoleon wore the hat during his reign from 1808 to 1815.

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00:24 It's a very simple hat.

00:25 It's not a ceremonial hat at all.

00:27 You have specificities mainly underneath.

00:29 The emperor couldn't stand the sweat band,

00:31 so it's been removed.

00:32 He had reinforcements put in so he

00:34 could grab it with his hands.

00:36 Otherwise, there is the question of the condition of the hat,

00:39 which shows that the hat is 200 years old

00:41 and has suffered a little, which makes it even more charming.

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