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A WWII circa 1941 Military commission Richard H Slider

  • Andres G 
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Grabed this officer commission from The office of the President at a garage sale. It appears to be a promotion for an officer during world war II or at least around that time. The signatures at the bottom appear to be legitimate and I figured it may be a piece that would require an appraisal.

This is a professional appraisal report provided upon request. It contains a detailed description and valuation of your antique. This document also includes information about how to sell your item, and about the Valuation method we’ve used.

This report is designed to give you an appraisal value for the antique you own, whether it is a furniture, china, glassware, or other types of antique or collectible items. The information provided will help you to understand your piece and its value. It also provides an appraisal value in US dollars, as well as how to sell it. This report is not intended to encourage you to sell your antique, rather it aims to provide information on your antique’s value so that you know what steps to take if you do wish to sell.

Description and history

This is a WWII circa 1941 Military commission Richard H Slider.

A commissioned officer is a military officer who has achieved a rank before officially assuming their role. These officers’ Presidential commissions allow them to command both officers and enlisted personnel under them. In this commission, RH Slider was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of Field Artillery. Here is the description of his role, from Field Artillery Branch documents:

“Lieutenant colonels. The professional objective for this phase of an officer’s career is twofold. First,
they must demonstrate excellence in tactical skills and technical proficiency, risk management and
master the art of warfare. Secondly, they are called on to lead, train, motivate and care for Soldiers in
both command and staff environments. Field Artillery lieutenant colonels are leaders in the branch,
Army and Joint communities. They plan and integrate fires in support of unified land operations and are
leaders who serve in Joint and Combined commands.”

To value this document we need to use similar WWII Commissions. In general, high rank Commissions are the most valuable, while this document represents a middle point. You can see that Civil Was Commissions are amonst the most collectible:

https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/3409966054932

While WWII are still collectible and valuable, I would recommend to keep the document. It is a piece of history that I think it will gain value over time. About the originality of this document, I can’t doubt about it. Also, the name Richard H Slider is on the Army Registries:

I couldn’t find any special mention in the Army, so most likely Lieutenant Colonel was his major achievement.

Appraisal Value ($)

400-500 $.

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How to sell it

Antiques, art, and other collectibles are difficult items to sell online. This can take a lot of time. Be patient, but also make sure that the price you are asking for is the right one for your pieces of art. Consider the following tips on how to sell antiques and collectibles online. These tips will help maximize the price of your antique or collectible.

I would recommend selling it online, there are many ways to do this, for instance: Post an ad on Craigslist. Use eBay to sell antiques online. Post a listing on the Etsy marketplace. Sell with direct messages using Instagram. Create a website using Squarespace or WordPress. Use Shopify to sell via a website, POS and social channels. List your items on Bonanza.com, Facebook Marketplaces or Amazon Marketplace. The higher number of ads the better, if you don’t have time, I would recommend to start with Facebook, Etsy and Amazon.

The key to selling antiques on-line is to let potential customers know that you know what you are talking about. It’s much more difficult to sell something when the potential buyer can’t be sure it is authentic. Sellers should use a well thought out descriptive guides, like this report. A good lead generation service should be helpful in establishing these relationships with online buyers, and an effective way to do this is through a classified ads. If a buyer asks for more information, giving them some valuable facts well ahead of time will get you more sales because your reputation increases and real customers are the ones who ask for more details.

In order to sell your Antiques online, you will need to create a profile on the relevant forum (Etsy, Amazon and FB). Make sure you add a high-resolution image of the product (include at least 3 detailed photos) and add some text. The text should be informative and straight to the point, nothing fancy or fluffy.

Asking price is a big factor to sell your antique. If your asking price is too high (fancy company stickers, missing parts, or chip paint) you are unlikely to get many bids. If the asking price is too low it will cost you money for repairs, shipping, and insurance. As a general rule, I would recommend setting an asking price that is 80% of the value of this report, so you will make the listing attractive from the beginning.

About the valuation method

This is a detailed report of the value of your piece. To determine the value the appraiser has considered the results from past auction sales. Keep in mind that the final price can be different from asking prices that you can find on the internet. You can see ads on the internet with different asking prices. However, a very high asking price doesn’t normally find cash from a buyer

That’s why our method comprises searching and comparing similar past sale results that had a buyer. That’s why we can provide an accurate estimation of this item.

To get an accurate valuation of your antique piece I considered: description, condition, and possible precious metal content. History, age, provenance, and the importance it has played in history are also considered. A crucial interest is a collector’s willingness to buy this piece. While some antiques are really collectible, others are really difficult to sell, and hence their value decreases.

Antiques can be a good investment. A piece’s year of manufacture, condition, rarity, and history can all influence an antique’s value.Antiques, when bought wisely and carefully, can provide many good years and even decades of enjoyment before their value appreciates significantly. Antique furniture, paintings, prints and maps are not only useful works of art but also a tangible asset. Their value in the market increases every year making them great long-term investments for people who want to diversify their assets.

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