This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/10/2020
Offered is a Sahara Tahoe Security Supervisor badge with a central State of Nevada enameled seal given to Sonny West by Elvis Presley. The gold-toned badge is housed in a custom leather case with a protective felt cover and identification window pocket that retains Sonny’s original Douglas County Employment Certificate from 1976 listing his personal details and address at PO Box C, Stateline, Nevada and his employer as Sahara-Tahoe. The card is signed by Sonny West on the reverse. Elvis performed a great number of shows at Del Webb’s Sahara Tahoe Hotel and Casino from 1971 through 1976. Those shows were beloved by fans and Elvis alike for their more intimate atmosphere, but security was still essential. Elvis traveled with an entourage and bodyguards that included Sonny West.
This official security supervisor badge comes with a letter from Sonny West on TCB gold embossed stationery dated July 12, 2000 that states, “This letter is to confirm the authenticity of a badge that was given to me by Elvis Presley and the head of security at the Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. When Elvis would get security badges for himself, he would often get one for Red and I. After receiving his badge, he would then personally present Red and myself our badges. This particular badge is a Sahara Tahoe Hotel Security Badge with the rank Supervisor. There is also an identification card from the Hotel that accompanies the badge.”
The leather case measures 4 1/2 by 3 1/4 inches (11.43 x 8.25 cm), the badge measure 2 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches (5.71 x 3.81 cm) and the set is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Graceland Authenticated. The badge is in excellent condition overall with the leather case also in excellent condition.
This lot has a Reserve Price that has not been met.