Original U.S. WWII New Testament Heart-Shield “May the Lord be with you” Breast Pocket Bible Identified to Navy Sailor with Letter of Favorite Bible Verses from his Mother Hotchkiss MG on allegations of being a

on allegations of being a German Sympathizer

as most were replaced with more durable rubber straps later

both made of wood and covered with a decorative wood veneer

though the cylinder lockup is a bit loose

The blade is in good condition although there is some staining and heavy wear to the nickel plating

Original U.S. WWII New Testament Heart-Shield “May the Lord be with you” Breast Pocket Bible Identified to Navy Sailor with Letter of Favorite Bible Verses from his Mother Hotchkiss MG on allegations of being aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of an item that is growing increasingly difficult to come across, the Heart Shield bible. John Phillips, an American soldier, received a government issue pocket Bible before he shipped off to Europe during World War II. On patrol, trudging through knee deep snow during the Ardennes Offensive and the Battle of the Bulge, Phillips and his squad found themselves in the middle of an ambush.