The Bagale Collection, Session II – Headgear & Memorabilia

The Bagale Collection, Session II – Headgear & Memorabilia

345 Auction is honored to present Session II of The Bagale Collection, the lifetime collection of the late Dr. E. John Bagale, a respected Pueblo-area physician, historian, and dedicated military collector whose passion for history spanned decades.

This second session features an extensive selection of military headgear, historical photographs, photo albums, artwork, books, insignia, medals, field equipment, propaganda materials, and related memorabilia, with a strong emphasis on Imperial German and WWII-era material.

Collectors will find an impressive assortment of helmets, visor caps, officer and enlisted headgear, period albums, military photographs, artwork, historical reference materials, field items, and collectible artifacts. Many pieces have remained in long-term private ownership for decades and are now being publicly offered for the first time.

The Bagale Collection has been carefully cataloged using collector research, historical references, and consultation with experienced historians and collectors. Select lots may include accompanying research, provenance, period documentation, or collector notes accumulated during Dr. Bagale’s many years of collecting and study.

Of special note in this session are the period photograph albums and visual history materials, which provide a unique glimpse into the individuals, units, places, and events that shaped military history. These items offer collectors, historians, and institutions an opportunity to preserve and study original historical sources beyond the objects themselves.

Auction Closing:

Monday, July 13th beginning at 6:00 PM MT

Preview Location:

428 S. McCulloch Blvd., Building B

Pueblo West, CO 81007

In-person previews are welcome at our Pueblo West location. Virtual previews are also available upon request.

For questions, preview appointments, or additional information, please call 719-924-9379.

Shipping:

Worldwide shipping is available on most items. International bidders are encouraged to review and understand all applicable import restrictions, customs regulations, and prohibited item requirements for their country prior to bidding. Please refer to the shipping section for additional details.

Important Historical Notice:

Many of the artifacts offered in this auction reflect significant and often difficult chapters of world history. These items are presented strictly as historical artifacts and collectibles for the purposes of preservation, study, education, and historical understanding. They are not offered to endorse, promote, or support any political ideology, movement, organization, or belief system.

The Bagale Collection will be offered in a series of auctions over the coming months, featuring additional militaria, historical artifacts, books, uniforms, edged weapons, photographs, research materials, and related items from Dr. Bagale’s lifetime collection.