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Braveheart Memorabilia Internet Auction ~ History of Acquisition ~ Braveheart the film.

The Wallace Clans involvement in the making of the Film "Braveheart", was as substantial as any other unit of our size, from assistant directors to fighting extras, the average size crew we had on set numbered approximately fifty.

Like all others on the set, we worked long hard, and occasionally dangerous hours! The last scene we were involved in, was the last exterior scene, at night, where all of the Clan were lying in the rainy wet Irish bog woodland, for almost six hours, night scenes were slowly and painfully undertaken, then someone remembered we were still there! A damp fatigued Clan Wallace were met by everyone in the production crew, with big hearts, warm faces, and a hot cup of tea! It was an emotional end to what had been a roller coaster ride, through all the emotions involved in such a project, we were glad and sad, that this part of our involvement was over.

As we all exchanged personal gifts, interesting , and humorous speeches were made by David Tomlin and Mel Gibson, that summed up the bonding and relationship of the film, afterwards, we headed to the wardrobe trucks to change for the last time, when we met Sir Charles Noade, the designer and wardrobe master of the film, as a gesture of goodwill and for the contribution we had made overall, he asked us to accept, as a token of our friendship, all the equipment we had, for the memory of our experience. We were overwhelmed, after a while wearing the same gear, it grows to fit you, we often referred to the "kit" as our tartan five-o-ones!!

Like many of our fellow clansmen on that occasion, there was a variety of equipment that we were using, that we were not aware we had, although I personally was wearing the pre-Stirling Bridge battle-jack of Mel Gibson, and many of the Clan crew were in a similar position, believe me, when you are face down in an Irish bog on a rainy night, you grab anything you can, to keep you warm! Aware of this fact and honoured by Sir Charles`s gift, and being a professional, we knew, he knew, what he had gifted us, and if you were in our position at five in the morning, you cannot thank a man like Sir Charles for such a magnanimous gesture, and then ask him if he would mind doing an inventory!! Hence the proud legacy of film memorabilia from Braveheart.

As the years passed by, the equipment has served us well, feeling that, these items will pass on down through time, and become an integral part of the Clans history itself, but a greater benefit to a wider community may be served if a part of the funds raised, through relinquishing these collectables, would allow Robroyston, the scene of Wallace`s Capture, to be saved from destruction and preserved for posterity, and a fitting tribute to one of Scotland`s finest sons, one of Thousands, who gave their lives, for our freedom.

There also a number of other items that we may auction, from Gladiator, Highlander, Rob Roy, Broadswords Claymores etc but the importance of this Auction may mean that we concentrate at this point in time, by releasing solely Braveheart Memorabilia, or a part thereof.

List of items for this years auction, will be issued on www.braveheart.co.uk in the spring but will include Mels Battle-jack, Kilts, Crew Jacks, swords, small pieces of the Braveheart tartan worn only by Mel Gibson and the Clan Wallace 1305 framed pieces, and perhaps most important of all, to the Wallace Clan, the wedding bands and handkerchief passed by Murron to Wallace, which in the last scenes, he drops from his hand, at the moment of….

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Lots to be auctioned to raise funds to enable ClanWallace to obtain Robroyston, the location of William Wallace`s Capture, as a site of National and World Interest Braveheart Film Memorabilia Internet Auction;

Two Autographed Pictures of Mel Gibson.
One of Mel Gibson's Battle-Jacks
One " " Kilt ( Plaid )
One wedding band
One Wedding Symbol, the Handkerchief Love Gift from Murron to Wallace
Ten Wallace Armoury, Braveheart Claymores
Ten full Braveheart Plaids
Ten Scots soldiers battle-jacks
Ten Scots Soldiers Swords
Ten English Horse soldiers armour,
Ten English Knights Surcoats
Ten English war helmets
Rock thrown by Hamish at Wallace
Rock thrown by Wallace at Hamish
Rock thrown at English Knight on horse
One Mallet, used to fell soldier in opening village battle scenes

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Items we may auction numerically withholding prestigious numbers for the principle auction. Individuals & clans who already hold memorabilia wish to submit items, yes providing evidence of source is legitimised.

As already the fragment of tartan has been released to other good causes, barring privileged numbers a section may be released early enabling individuals with a cash flow problem to bid for an affordable item, offering a situation where fiscal advantage gives way to association.

Certain artists and craft workers will be offered participation, providing an appropriate item is presented, allowing a marketing strategy to operate, whereby individuals who would wish to purchase associated items out with the auction can purchase items, indirectly supporting the fundraiser, combining selling and purchase power, maximising the benefit of exposure to a dedicated market.

Individuals ie Andrew Hillhouse should be encouraged to benefit by participation, demonstrating abilities that are really works of artistic merit.

Carrick Celt are interested in producing:
One Thousand three hundred and five commemorative Braveheart Clan Badges (Male)
One Thousand three hundred and five commemorative Braveheart Clan Badges ( Female )
One Thousand three hundred and five commemorative Braveheart Love token amulets
One thousand three hundred and five fragments, in frames, of the Braveheart Tartan worn only by Mel Gibson
One thousand three hundred and five fragments, in frames, of the Braveheart Tartan worn by members of the Clan Wallace, on the film Braveheart.

One Hundred copies of the original Screen-play, written by Randall Wallace and gifted to Clan Wallace.
One Hundred copies of the original crew storyboard of the battle of Stirling Bridge
One Hundred Copies of Call-sheet number one
Ten Film-Crew Jackets, Clan Wallace Stunt Crew.
Ten Film-crew Baseball caps, Clan Wallace Stunt Crew.
Ten Basket hilted Claymores, Featured and used on Highlander, Chasing the Deer, Rob Roy.

It may occur, through interest, that we will add to the collection for auction periodically, as we approach principles to sign various items, Randall Wallace`s original book, signed by the author etc.

All items will carry a certificate bearing two / three signatures Authentication, Association, Approval

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