CLEAN : Napoleon pistols go on auction to mark 200 years since Waterloo

The video explores a historical artifact, a pair of pistols made by Jean LePage, gifted by Napoleon to his son in 1814. The pistols, crafted from walnut and encrusted in gold, feature intricate engravings and symbolic elements like the Imperial eagle and Napoleon's cipher. The video provides historical context, highlighting Napoleon's influence across continents and the significance of this last gift to his son.

What was the relationship between Napoleon and the recipient of the pistols?

Describe the symbolism present throughout the guns as mentioned in the text.