“THE mystery buyer of the Doc Marten boots worn by Russell Crowe in his breakthrough movie Romper Stomper has been revealed as the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

“The iconic 12-hole maroon boots sold for $10,000 at the Oscar-winning actor’s “Art of Divorce” auction of memorabilia in Sydney, which earned more than $3.7 million.

“The museum also purchased the costume worn by Crowe in the 1993 film The Silver Brumby.

“Natoinal Museum director Matthew Trinca said he was thrilled to acquire the objects, which help tell the story of the national film indsutry.”

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