Actor James Gandolfini is making an offer no fan or memorabilia collector can refuse. He announced his decision to sell off the outfits he wore on The Sopranos as a North Jersey mob boss. The main objective of the auction is to raise cash for charity.

Among the 24 lots which will be auctioned, there’s also the outfit worn by Tony Soprano when he got shot by Uncle Junior at the beginning of season six. The outfit, probably the most desired piece of the collection, is expected to fetch up to $3,000. His signature white tank top, light blue striped boxer shorts, striped short robe and leather scuffs are also up for grabs and could gather as much as $1,500.

The 24 lots worn by James Gandolfini, who played Soprano for six seasons over 8-1/2 years, will be sold at Christie's pop culture auction on 25 June in New York. The money gathered at the auction will be used to help wounded US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Other costumes, including those worn by Junior Soprano, Paulie Walnuts and A.J. Soprano (other characters of the TV drama) are also for sale.

The whole auction is estimated to fetch about $35,000.

The David Chase-created television drama series spanning six seasons and 86 episodes evolves around gangster Tony Soprano and the troubles he has to deal with as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads.