Braveheart Claymore, Costume to Auction in London
Propstore's Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in London, running December 4-6, will offer the sword and costume worn by Mel Gibson in the film.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Propstore is auctioning the claymore sword and costume worn by Mel Gibson in the 1995 film Braveheart at its Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in London, running December 4-6. The sword and costume together are expected to fetch up to £180,000.
Why it matters
The sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire screen-used memorabilia from a film that won five Oscars, including Best Picture. Its detailed practical effects, such as the hidden blood slit in the blade, highlight how the film's action sequences were produced.
The sword's guide price is £40,000 to £80,000 and the costume is estimated at £50,000 to £100,000, with a combined expected sale of up to £180,000. Braveheart won five Oscars, including Best Picture, but the final hammer prices are not yet known.
The players
Propstore
Propstore is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in auctioning film and television props and costumes.
Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson is an Australian-American actor and filmmaker who directed and starred in Braveheart.
The details
The claymore wielded by Mel Gibson has a hidden slit in its two-handed steel blade, filled with fake blood for action sequences. The slit sits on just one side of the blade so blood would spurt only from that side when Wallace slashed foes in battle. The auction also includes the armour and red, black and green tartan woollen shirt from the costume.
Timeline
1995: Braveheart is released.
December 4-6: The Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in London runs.
Market Dynamics
Screen-used props from Oscar-winning films such as Braveheart have become collectible assets sold through specialist auctions. This sale places a 1995 Best Picture winner's props within the growing market for film memorabilia.
Collectors and fans who wish to own a piece of Braveheart history can bid on the sword and costume at the December 4-6 auction in London. The sale is open to bidders at the Propstore auction event rather than through a standard retail channel.
The takeaway
Screen-used props offer a tangible link to film history, and auction estimates can serve as a guide for collectors weighing what similar memorabilia may cost. Anyone interested should review the auction's listed estimates before the December 4-6 sale.
What happens next
The Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in London runs December 4-6, when the sword and costume are scheduled to be sold.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mail Online.
