The prop is believed to be the first of its kind to go on the market, as the other few lightsabers left from the original trilogy were instead cycled through museums.

Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction - The duelling prop used in the 1980s films Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi will go up for auction for the ...

You could own Darth Vader’s iconic Star Wars light saber – but you’ll need £2.2 million - The pivotal duelling weapon, featured in the 1980s films Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The ...