He once planned to use them to kill himself; Napoleon Bonaparte's pistols auctioned for 1.69 million euros
Monday, 8 July 2024 () The guns, adorned with gold and silver inlays, feature a carved image of Napoleon in full imperial pomp. According to auction house expert Jean-Pierre Osenat, these weapons were nearly used by Napoleon to end his life in 1814 after his army's defeat and the occupation of Paris by foreign forces. ββββThe French government has classified them as national treasures, placing a ban on their export. The buyer's identity remains undisclosed.
Monday, 8 July 2024 ()
