WWII German Military Catholic Funerary Cards, 24
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 1008589 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | The Bagale Collection, Session V – Archives & Militaria |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT |
| Auction house | 345 Auction |
| Location | Pueblo West, Colorado |
Twenty-four original Catholic funerary prayer cards, known as 'death cards,' each commemorating a wartime death from World War II. These printed memorials are specifically related to German military personnel and others who died during various war years, encompassing casualties from the home front, the Eastern Front, and the Western Front. Each card features portrait photographs, military details, and biographical notes, typically in German and adorned with Christian iconography such as crossesand sacred imagery. The cards reflect the personal and organizational commemoration practices of the era, offering insight into military and civilian losses experienced by Germany during WWII. Overall condition appears consistent with items of this age and use.
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