Original U.S. WWII “For God and our Country” New Testament Gold-Plated Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible in Original Box U.S. Flags first used in 16th-century

first used in 16th-century

As military souvenirs

and destroyed 93 villages for suspected collaboration

The 680th GFAB would fire in support of the 193rd GIR in the defense of the Meuse River sector from Givet to Verdun until 1 January 1945

and they definitely didn't want it falling into the wrong hands

Original U.S. WWII “For God and our Country” New Testament Gold-Plated Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible in Original Box U.S. Flags first used in 16th-centuryOriginal 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.