WWII German Customs Border Guard Service Album
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 1004075 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | The Bagale Collection, Session III - Wartime Militaria |
| Date | August 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT |
| Auction house | 345 Auction |
| Location | Pueblo West, Colorado |
This unique service album documents the wartime tenure of a member of the Zollgrenzschutz (ZGS), the German Customs Border Guard. The 9.5" x 10.5" album is bound in textured burgundy cloth with a classic cord-and-tassel binding. Across 13 pages, the collection contains 184 photographs, featuring a combination of original silver-gelatin prints and contemporary reproductions. The imagery provides a specific visual record of the Reichsfinanzverwaltung (Reich Finance Ministry) personnel, identifiable by their distinct bottle-green uniforms and specialized customs insignia. The narrative follows the officer’s movements through outdoor deployments, documenting river crossings, bridge infrastructure, and makeshift encampments—critical aspects of border security and customs enforcement in occupied territories. Posed studio portraits of the officer are balanced by candid group scenes with colleagues, providing a comprehensive look at the daily life and logistical duties of a "Zoll" official during the conflict. OT
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