"Napoleon's Iconic Hat Fetches Record-Breaking $2.1 Million at Auction"

One of Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic black hats, known as a bicorn, sold for a record-breaking $2.1 million at an auction in France. Only about 16 of these hats remain, with most housed in museums due to their historical significance. The hat, made of black beaver felt and adorned with a military rosette, was part of a collection belonging to French industrialist Jean Louis Noisiez. Napoleon is believed to have worn this particular hat during the middle of his reign, and it became a recognizable symbol of his power and presence.