The iconic prop, which is expected to fetch up to $3 million, will be sold in September alongside other pieces of movie memorabilia

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.

Miraculously appearing at public auction for the first time ever is perhaps the Holy Grail of all "Star Wars" collectibles in the form of Darth Vader's screen-matched hero lightsaber prop wielded by actor David Prowse and famed stuntman Bob Anderson in "Star Wars" saga finale fight scenes.

The star of the auction was a Stormtrooper helmet that was used during the filming of "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope" (1977), the film that launched George Lucas' popular franchise. It sold for $256,

The auction offered nearly 200 lots, including rare posters, blueprints, props, production materials, and memorabilia from the world’s top Star Wars collectors. The post Stormtrooper helmet fetches over $250,