The Record (Bergen County, NJ), June 11th, 2007
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 06-11-2007 Napoleon's sword fetches $6.4 million -- It was worn into Italy battle in 1800 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Date: 06-11-2007, Monday Section: NEWS Edtion: All Editions FONTAINEBLEAU, France A gold-encrusted sword Napoleon wore into battle in Italy 207 years ago was sold Sunday for more than $6.4 million, an auction house said. The last of Napoleon's swords in private hands, it has an estimated value of far less — about $1.6 million, according to the Osenat auction house managing the sale. Applause rang out in a packed auction hal...
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