John Wayne’s Costume Hat from The Green Berets
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The Green Berets was another John Wayne film, this time focusing on the Vietnam War and based on Robin Moore's novel of the same name. The film, which was developed in collaboration with the military and with President Johnson's endorsement, was released in 1968 with a strong anti-communist message but garnered unfavorable reviews from reviewers.
Despite this, John Wayne's portrayal of Mike Kirby, the primary character, was well-liked by his admirers. After his death from stomach cancer, the green beret he wore, a symbol of special forces, was auctioned off. The item raised a total of $179,250, which was donated to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation to help fight cancer.
Price: $179,250
