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Havel’s Velvet Revolution jacket goes for millions

11/27/2023
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Photo: Vít Šimánek, ČTK

A green jacket worn by Václav Havel during key moments of the Velvet Revolution sold at auction in Prague at the weekend for CZK 2.76 million. The starting price for the garment, which for instance he had on during a mass demonstration at Letná Plain on November 25, 1989, was CZK 200,000.

Source: ČTK

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