Continue reading the main story Related stories Napoleon's hair goes under the hammer Plaque recalls French commander A campaign has been launched in the Borders to save a 200-year-old uniform from ending up in a private collection. Museum supporters have set themselves a £4,850 goal to buy the uniform of an officer serving with the Peeblesshire Local Militia. Such units were set up to protect the population in the event of an invasion from French military leader Napoleon. The Supporters of the Chambers Institution Peebles...
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