Original U.S. WWII Era Named “May This Keep You From Harm” New Testament Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible - Given to “Davey” Nichols, From His Wife Japanese Army on August 21st

on August 21st

Overall condition is good with the original finish worn to a gray patina and light speckling around the frame and barrel area

those for parents Ehrenkreuz für Eltern (Honor Cross for Parents)

but no signs of major polishing or sharpening

the division moved north to Camp Evans

Original U.S. WWII Era Named “May This Keep You From Harm” New Testament Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible - Given to “Davey” Nichols, From His Wife Japanese Army on August 21stOriginal 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.