00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 A bicorn hat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte was sold at an auction for $2.1 million, one of
00:08 a few remaining hats that Napoleon wore when he ruled France and fought wars in Europe.
00:13 It was initially estimated to sell for between $650,000 to $870,000, but bidding quickly
00:19 exceeded expectations.
00:22 Napoleon wore his hat with the ends of the brim pointing towards his shoulders in a style
00:25 called "end of time".
00:27 Which made it easier for troops to spot him in battle compared to other officers who wore
00:31 their hats with the brim facing front to back.
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