Napoleon Ring stolen in Belgium
A burglary took place overnight on December 18 at Napoleon’s last headquarters in the Belgian town of Genappe.
Several items were stolen from the collection, including a gold ring set with diamonds that once belonged to the French emperor, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The prosecutor office has launched an investigation to identify and locate those responsible. According to authorities, two suspects broke into the Ferme du Caillou, where Napoleon set up his headquarters ahead of the Battle of Waterloo. They smashed a window and then broke several display cases to steal their contents.
The former imperial residence is located in Walloon Brabant province and is equipped with an alarm system and multiple theft prevention measures. The alarm was triggered, but it proved insufficient to stop the crime.
Among the stolen objects was an 18 carat gold ring set with five diamonds that belonged to Napoleon. The ring was discovered during the emperor retreat on June 18, 1815, following his defeat at Waterloo.
Gold and silver coins were also stolen. According to the Walloon Brabant provincial authorities, the historical value of these items far exceeds their market worth and represents a unique heritage linked to European history.