Catholic Wartime Death Prayer Cards Lot of 20
Updated August 26, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 1008588 |
| 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 Catholic funerary or "death cards," each serving as a prayer card commemorating individuals who died during wartime. The cards include portraits and biographical details of the deceased, with references to various locations and wartime theaters such as the home front, the Eastern Front, and the Western Front. Dates inscribed on the cards span multiple wartime years, providing insight into the broad temporal and geographic scope of loss. The cards are printed on paper stock, with German-language text and religious iconography typical of Catholic memorial traditions.
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