Original U.S. WWII “For God and our Country” New Testament Gold-Plated Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible in Original Box Hotchkiss MG There is a yellow stenciled

There is a yellow stenciled eagle on the front

Measures overall approximately 36" in length

the National Defense Service Medal with bronze star

The Model 1878 had a larger frame than the Model 1877

As in most Pacific War campaigns

Original U.S. WWII “For God and our Country” New Testament Gold-Plated Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible in Original Box Hotchkiss MG There is a yellow stenciledOriginal 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.