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Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh's (Danny Glover) production-made nametags from Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon 3. After a failed attempt to defuse a bomb, Riggs and Murtaugh were assigned to patrol duty where they wore their nametags on their uniforms. These production-made nametags differ from those seen in the film's final cut based on the shaping of the corners.
Originating from the personal collection of prop master Mike Papac, this lot consists of two production-made metal engraved nametags with two acrylic and metal pinback backings. This lot exhibits tarnishing on the nametags as well as bending materials and glue residue on the acrylic backings.
Estimate: $800 - 1,600
Mike Papac is among Hollywood's most respected armourers. Active in the film industry since the late 1970s, he served as weapons specialist on action classics including Lethal Weapon and Die Hard, and as property gun master for Predator - all within an 18-month span. By the early 1990s, Papac had become a trusted resource for leading directors such as Tony Scott, Renny Harlin, and Richard Donner, collaborating throughout the decade with stars including Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. His career has encompassed work as prop master and armourer on some of cinema's most successful franchises, from Iron Man and Man of Steel to acclaimed action comedies like Three Kings and Red. Original hero pieces from the Die Hard films are exceptionally rare, and Propstore is proud to present these examples from Mike Papac's personal collection - offered to the public for the first time.