The original lighsaber used by Darth Vader in “ Star Wars : The Empire Strikes Back” and its sequel “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” has been sold at an auction for $3,654,000.

According to Propstore , the movie memorabilia auction house, the prop is the only hero lightsaber from “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983) with verifiable screen use ever to be offered at public auction. Originally used by actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader, it now holds the title of the highest-priced “Star Wars” item ever sold at auction.

Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO said, “The result marks a landmark moment not just for Propstore, but for the entire world of film collecting. To see a ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber — the symbol of one of cinema’s greatest

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