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A stormtrooper helmet from Richard Marquand's Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Imperial stormtroopers wore their standard-issue helmets throughout the film as they served the Galactic Empire, notably during the climactic Battle of Endor. Stormtroopers now rank among the most recognisable movie characters of all time.

It is estimated that only around 50 helmets were produced for Return of the Jedi, with slight modifications and a somewhat more flattened appearance than the designs seen in the previous two films.

The main body of the helmet is constructed from vacuum-formed ABS plastic. Several striped decals are applied to the helmet's cheeks and temple. The chin and mouth vent are finished in black paint, and a black rubber trim runs along the brow and around the neck opening. Two wooden mics, which display remnants of their original black paint finish, are fitted either side of the chin, but are missing their metallic tips.

The helmet's interior features an elastic chinstrap and a plastic headband with foam applied for comfort. A pair of replica green-coloured acrylic eye lenses have been fitted for display purposes, and the helmet comes with a custom-made stand. One side of the helmet varies slightly in color to the other, due to a period of exposure to sunlight when on display to promote the film, a corner of one decal on the left cheek has begun to peel, and the chin strap has begun to fray. Dimensions (helmet): 30 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm (11¾" x 11" x 11")

Estimate: £100,000 - 150,000 †Δ

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