Diamond brooch lost by Napoleon as his forces fled Waterloo sells for $4.4 million

The circular jewel was found in a stash of Napoleon’s personal belongings in carriages that got held up on muddy roads as he ...

Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Fetches $4.3 Million At Sotheby’s Royal Sale

Napoleon’s brooch led the auction of 65 royal and noble jewels, which achieved a “white glove” result—every lot sold—for a ...

Diamond brooch Napoleon lost while fleeing Waterloo sells for $4.4 million at auction, Sotheby's says

Sotheby's did not disclose the identity of the seller of the brooch, and said that the buyer was a "private collector." ...
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Napoleonic Wars: Battle for France 1814

Following his defeat in the giant Battle of Leipzig (Oct 1813), Napoleon's final defeat seemed only a matter of time. But when Coalition armies crossed the Rhine and invaded France, Napoleon - ...
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Napoleon Bonaparte's lost treasure: 13-carat diamond brooch abandoned when the French leader fled the battle of Waterloo goes on public sale for the first time

Those hoping to bag a piece of staggeringly boast-worthy history might want to put Sotheby's upcoming annual Royal and Noble Jewels auction in their diaries. The collection will, it has now been ...