$23,125
An Elvis Presley karate gi. The white canvas uniform consists of a red satin trimmed jacket with TCB “Faith, Spirit, Discipline” patch at left breast and “Kang Rhee” embroidered across the back, white pants with colorful frog closures at calf, and a red and black belt that reads “Tiger,” Elvis’ karate moniker, and “Elvis Presley.” Both the jacket and the pants were made by Tiger Claw. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Kang Rhee, Elvis’ karate instructor, stating that this gi was worn by Presley and kept at Rhee’s studio for Presley’s private lessons. Also present are seven photographs of Presley in the same or similar gi. Pants are labeled size 5. Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-05-15
