DARTH VADER'S LIGHTSABER SOLD FOR NEARLY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS

DALLAS, NOVEMBER 13 /SRNA/ - The lightsaber featured in the famous "Star Wars" films has been sold at an auction in the United States for nearly five million dollars, the Dallas-based Heritage Auctions announced today.

The statement said this was the highest price ever paid worldwide for an item from the famous film franchise, DPA reported.

The main villain in Star Wars, Darth Vader, wielded the same lightsaber in two films, "The Empire Strikes Back" /1980/ and "Return of the Jedi" /1983/.

The auction house noted that the lightsaber bears visible signs of wear, including cracks and scratches, which testify to its use during filming.