$26,250
A black karate gi worn by Elvis Presley. In the accompanying letter of authenticity, karate instructor Kim Lee explains that his friend and Elvis’ instructor, Ed Parker, gave this gi to Lee. It was used by Presley at Parker’s West Los Angeles studio. The gi is consists of a black jacket with a Kenpo karate patch at the left breast and a Kenpo karate flame patch at the right breast, an I.K.K.A. patch above a Universal Kenpo Karate Alliance patch on right sleeve, an Elvis crown and fist patch on left sleeve, a Kenpo Karate 7th degree black belt with red block appliques indicating rank, and black pants with red vents and a drawstring. Both the jacket and pants have a label embroidered “Presley.” Also present is a letter of authenticity from Ed Parker's wife, Leilani Parker. No size present. Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-05-15
