Die Hard 2: Mike Papac Collection: John Mcclane's (Bruce Willis) Police Id, Badge, And Wallet
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Die Hard 2: Mike Papac Collection: John Mcclane's (Bruce Willis) Police Id, Badge, And WalletEntry/Object ID
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John McClane's (Bruce Willis) police ID, badge, and wallet from Renny Harlin's Die Hard 2. McClane's wallet and badge are visible throughout the film, as he frequently wears them on his belt and flashes his credentials in airport scenes. At least two badge props were created for production, with a different example featured in the close-up shot seen on screen. This example is the only one known to be still in existence. It was used during filming (though not for the close-up shot) and has been stored with Willis's screen-used watch and lighter; see subsequent lots. Upon release, Die Hard 2 set a box-office record for the largest pre-opening gross in six years - a benchmark not surpassed until Independence Day (1996). While initially met with mixed reviews, the film has since been recognized as a modern classic and one of the defining action films of 1990. Originating from the personal collection of property master Mike Papac, the lot includes a black leatherette wallet with a plastic-windowed card slot and badge compartment; a custom-made metal Los Angeles detective badge featuring gold-colored decal embellishments and the number "8986"; and a blue-and-white paper ID card for "Det. John McClane." The leatherette finish on the wallet exhibits extensive deterioration from age though the badge surround element is plastic and remains intact, while the badge and ID remain in good condition, showing expected scuffing, chipped paint, and wear consistent with use during production. The deteriorated pieces of leatherette have been included in this lot. Dimensions: (largest) 23 cm x 18 cm x 1.5 cm (9" x 7" x 0.5")Use
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