Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:48am on 08 Jul 2024,Monday International
Two pistols Napoleon Bonaparte planned to use for suicide in 1814 sold for $1.8 million at a Fontainebleau auction. The pistols, intended by Napoleon after his defeat and exile, are adorned with gold and silver, featuring his imperial likeness. Classified as national treasures by France's culture ministry, their export is restricted. The French government has 30 months to purchase the pistols from the unidentified buyer to ensure they remain in France. These historic firearms highlight Napoleon's dramatic life moments, adding to their allure among collectors of memorabilia related to the famous French leader.
