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Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Gary, Elvis Presley,” penned at the bottom of an off-white 3.75 x 5.75 receipt from a toy shop named Dietsch & Kiese, which was located in Wiesbaden, Germany. The autograph would have been obtained in Germany when Presley was stationed with the American army between 1958 and 1960. In fine condition, with toning from prior display. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.
Between March 28 and September 17, 1958, Presley completed his basic and advanced military training as a member of Company A, 2d Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, while stationed at Fort Hood in Texas. As trying as his training was, the death of his mother on August 14th devastated Presley, who was afforded an extended leave of absence during his bereavement. Not long after his return to Fort Hood, Presley was sent overseas to Germany as a member of the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor, service which lasted from October 1, 1958, until March 2, 1960. Germany had a profound effect on his life and career—he met his future wife, Priscilla, was introduced to amphetamines, and as a result of his generous patriotic service, earned the respect of an older generation of Americans, many of whom had previously viewed him in a negative light.
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