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Napoleon's hat fetches 1.9 million euros at auction in Paris

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Napoleon's hat fetches 1.9 million euros at auction in Paris

Napoleon's hat fetches 1.9 million euros at auction in Paris

One of the unique hats that Napoleon Bonaparte was believed to have worn when he ruled 19th century France was bought by an anonymous buyer.


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