Original Stormtrooper costume from 1977 Star Wars film expected to fetch £1million at auction

Iconic piece of cinema history

An original Stormtrooper costume from the 1977 Star Wars film is set to go under the hammer at an auction and is expected to fetch a staggering £1million. This particular body armour was worn by Brit stuntman Reg Harding in the scene where Darth Vader captures Princess Leia's ship, making it a truly iconic piece of cinema history.

Screen-matched and unique

The Stormtrooper costume up for auction has been meticulously "screen-matched" to the scene featuring Alec Guinness's character Obi-Wan Kenobi using Jedi-mind tricks on a group of Sandtroopers. What sets this piece apart is that Harding's name is actually inscribed inside the helmet, adding a unique touch to this sought-after item.

Other Star Wars memorabilia up for grabs

Alongside the Stormtrooper costume, auctioneers will also be selling several other items from the original Star Wars film. This includes a fourth draft script priced at £8,000 and a Stormtrooper e-11 Blaster Rifle valued at £120,000. Notably, the model X-Wing, Luke Skywalker’s famous spaceship, remains the highest priced Star Wars collectible ever sold, commanding over £2.4million.