Col. Tom Parker's 14K Yellow Gold "Colonel P." Pendant Gifted From Elvis Presley During Early Career W/Letter From Priscilla Presley - This gold pendant was gifted to Colonel Tom Parker by Elvis Presley in the early stages of his career. The pendant is made of solid 14k yellow gold and is engraved "COLONEL P." along the front, which Elvis fondly referred to him as. The pendant marks the beginning of Elvis Presley's monumental career, and of the over twenty year relationship between the pair, during which the Colonel helped Elvis become a worldwide icon. Colonel Parker is often referred to as "the man who made Elvis Presley," and was a shrewd businessman who carefully orchestrated Elvis' rise to one of the most legendary and commercially successful entertainers of all time with his sharp-witted management style. This piece was acquired from the Lost Jewelry Collection of Elvis Presley and Col. Tom Parker, which was thought to have been lost for decades. This item, as with the entire Lost Jewelry Collection, has never been offered at auction or to the public. The piece will come with a letter from Ms. Priscilla Presley who has served as an expert consultant on this collection. Measurements: 1" x 0.50". Please note: The auction house has a financial interest in this lot. Announcements, descriptions, and disclosures can change up until the time the bidding ends on the item. (WEIGHT: 2.6 grams)