A lot of classic movie memorabilia goes up for auction these days. Yet few ever get as much attention as props originating from the Star Wars films. Especially if we’re talking about screen-used pieces from the original trilogy. Now, via Gizmodo, we’ve learned that a very significant piece from A New Hope is up for sale, as Luke Skywalker’s medal, awarded to him on Yavin IV by Princess Leia, is going up for auction via the Propstore this March. It’s expected to sell for $300,000-$600,000. You can check out an image of this iconic piece of Star Wars history down below:
Here’s the official description of Luke Skywalker’s Star Wars: A New Hope medal from the Propstore:
This medal originates from the collection of prop man Gerard Bourke. This and Harrison Ford’s medal, held in a private collection, are the only two examples of this prop known to exist and presumably the only two made for the film. This is the first and only medal to be offered for public sale.
Some slight wear in the upper corner confirms this medal is Luke’s, and not Han’s. Quite famously, only Mark Hamill as Luke and Harrison Ford as Han received medals after the Death Star’s destruction. Chewbacca honored Princess Leia in the throne room, but his noble acts did not earn him a medal. (Who did they think convinced Han to go back and help Luke?) Sure, he finally got a medal in The Rise of Skywalker, but that was Han’s old one. It’s just not the same. Speaking of Chewie, the iconic Wookiee’s bowcaster from the original trilogy is also going up for sale during this auction, for a hefty $250,000-$300,000.
To see these and other iconic movie props that are a part of this auction, head over to the Propstore official site for details.